„Mă vor spânzura”. The Economist: Putin a început să se teamă pentru viața sa în cazul unei înfrângeri în Ucraina

Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to escalate the war in Ukraine by sending hundreds of thousands more troops to the front. Sources indicate he believes failing to secure the Donbas could threaten his life. Despite ongoing military struggles, Putin aims to intensify operations without declaring a new mobilization, relying on regional authorities for recruitment. There are concerns about potential hybrid attacks on Ukraine's allies, while Putin may also increase repression against dissenters to showcase strength. The Russian elite feels a growing sense of failure regarding the prolonged conflict, yet Putin retains the resources to continue the war.