Comparisons Russian President Vladimir Putin made between his invasion of Ukraine and the Soviet fight against Nazi Germany point to him preparing Russia for a long war, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). During a video address on Tuesday to officials in Russia's Pobeda (Victory) Organizing Committee, Putin invoked the sacrifice made in key battles of World War II, which is known in Russia as the Great Patriotic War. He started his speech by saying that this year was the 80th anniversary of the most important turning points of the conflict. He mentioned the battle of...