De ce Putin sfidează propunerea de pace a lui Trump. „Mă vor spânzura dacă nu cuceresc Donbas” • Newsweek România

Putin is reportedly escalating the war in Ukraine by planning to send an additional 400,000 troops, fearing that failing to capture Donbas could threaten his survival. He allegedly expressed to close associates that he would be 'hanged' if he does not secure the region. The ongoing mobilization allows for recruitment without a new national order, and regional authorities may employ pressure tactics to meet quotas. Despite the lack of decisive progress in the conflict, Putin's position remains secure, although there are rising concerns about potential nuclear escalation. A Russian lawmaker has openly suggested using tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine to force its capitulation.