Why Russia’s Adaptation Fails: General Jennie Carignan on Ukraine’s Edge

As Canada’s top military commander, General Carignan provides a rare look into the strategic evolution of the war in Ukraine. She breaks down the “innovation race” on the frontline – discussing how Ukraine continues to outpace Russian adaptation, the critical role of drone technology, and why military success in 2026 requires a mindset of constant learning rather than searching for a single “magic” weapon. “You can never think that you’ve got a silver bullet... It’s always about constantly countering that learning.” In this exclusive episode of “Off the Record,” host Natalka Cmoc sits down with General Jennie Carignan, the Chief of the Defence Staff for Canada, during her high-level visit to Kyiv. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . As Canada’s top military commander, General Carignan provides a rare look into the strategic evolution of the war in Ukraine. She breaks down the “innovation race” on the frontline – discussing how Ukraine continues to outpace Russian adaptation, the critical role of drone technology, and why military success in 2026 requires a mindset of constant learning rather than searching for a single “magic” weapon.