Russian President Vladimir Putin is looking for a win, not a negotiated peace.

His new commander for the war in Ukraine, Gen. Alexander Dvornikov, comes with an established track record of brutal effectiveness. His nickname, the “Butcher of Syria,” is an indicator of the path Russia will likely now take against Ukraine. We’ve already seen Russian forces carry out repeated atrocities against civilians in the country. These include the summary execution of civilians, the rape of women, and the kidnapping of other innocents.