The Economist: Putin se teme că va fi „spânzurat” de elitele Rusiei dacă pierde războiul din Ucraina

Vladimir Putin fears personal consequences if the war in Ukraine ends without a Russian victory, particularly in capturing the Donbas region. Discontent with the war is rising among the Russian populace and elites, with concerns about the time lost over nearly five years of conflict. Analysts suggest that Russia may escalate hybrid warfare and sabotage against European targets, although a direct military confrontation with NATO is deemed unlikely. The Kremlin faces pressure to avoid a prolonged conflict, as resources and political capital are dwindling, yet Putin's regime still possesses the means to continue the war. The situation remains complex, with the potential for increased attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure.