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The four-year war between Russia and Ukraine has been both reminiscent of early 20th-century attritional war and a possible spectre of future warfare. The conflict has provided critical lessons in military strategy, force modernisation, resilience, and the use of kinetic and non-kinetic tools of power. Its implications extend beyond Eastern Europe, influencing defence planning, alliance dynamics, and security worldwide. 

Don’t miss our webinar on 26 February 2026, when Janes analysts Sunil Nair, Alex Petric, Alexander Stronell, and Dylan Lee Lehrke will examine key lessons from the Russia–Ukraine war, exploring questions including: 

• How has Russia adjusted its political calculations, what are its goals as of February 2026, and is the Kremlin willing to deviate from them? How strained is Russia’s economy, and are the population’s support and industrial production enough to support the war?
• How have both sides in the war changed the way in which they fight? What lessons can we draw about the nature of contemporary war and future wars from characteristics of this war, such as the prevalence of drones and the apparent defensive advantage? 
• What are the broader economic, political, and geo-strategic implications of the war for Europe and beyond? 
• What lessons can we learn from the role of OSINT and information operations in the war? 
• What are we likely to see on the battlefield and at the negotiating table over the next year? 

The breadth and depth of Janes expertise, data, and analysis enable our analysts to deliver unique, authoritative insights into the lessons learned from the Russia–Ukraine war and their relevance for future security challenges.

Speakers:

Dylan Lee Lehrke – Director, Janes Military Intelligence Team
Former senior NATO analyst; US Army Infantry veteran (Kuwait, Bosnia); holds a PhD in Peace Studies (Trinity College Dublin).

Alex Petric – Country Intelligence Analyst, Janes 
11+ years focused on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe; produces analytical and predictive reporting on the Kremlin’s domestic/foreign policy, war aims, and political economic risk.

Sunil Nair – Lead Analyst, Land Warfare Platforms, Janes
An Indian Army veteran, Sunil leads the land warfare platform team at Janes, covering combat offensive, long range fire systems, ground based air defence, and logistics vehicles.  

Alexander Stronell – Manager, OSINT Force Monitoring (OFM), Janes 
Leads global monitoring of Russian military activity within Janes Current Military Intelligence. Background at IISS; dual master’s in International Security (Sciences Po & MGIMO); BA in History (Oxford).