With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin faces a stalled war in Ukraine and decreasing support at home. He appears ready to increase missile attacks on Kyiv to improve his image and pressure Ukraine and its allies, while Ukraine is pushing back with counterattacks and long-range strikes.Key Facts
- The war between Russia and Ukraine is in its fifth year and currently stalled along a large front.
- Putin plans to escalate missile strikes on Kyiv, asking foreign embassies to evacuate the city.
- Russia recently conducted large nuclear force drills and issued warnings to European countries supporting Ukraine.
- Ukraine’s forces have reclaimed some territory and are using new tactics to counter Russian advances.
- Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy and weapons targets, causing damage.
- Putin reduced Russia’s May 9 Victory Day parade out of concern for Ukrainian drone attacks.
- A drone attack recently hit Moscow’s suburbs, killing three people, showing Russia’s capital is vulnerable.
- Kyiv refuses to meet Putin’s demand to withdraw from the Donetsk region for a ceasefire.
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