'Self-destructive' Putin loses home support as Ukraine war rages on
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin is losing support among his own people as the war in Ukraine continues. Russian strikes in Ukraine were called "deranged" by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and reports say Putin is struggling to maintain control over the situation and public opinion.Key Facts
- Ukrainian President Zelensky described recent Russian attacks on Ukraine as "deranged."
- Russian President Putin is reported to be losing trust and support from his backers at home.
- Media outlets suggest Putin is having trouble controlling the message about the war.
- The Russian elite are reportedly becoming more worried about the situation.
- In Turkey, police raided the headquarters of the main opposition party, CHP, and Istanbul’s Bilgi University was temporarily closed.
- Turkish President Erdogan announced the university would reopen, amid criticism of his increasing authoritarianism.
- The Enhanced Games in Las Vegas allowed athletes to use performance-enhancing substances but only one new world record was set.
- A 99-year-old man named Harry Heasman broke a record by performing a wing walk.
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