With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war
President Vladimir Putin is facing a stalemate in Ukraine and increasing discontent among Russians, prompting him to consider escalating military actions. He plans to intensify aerial attacks on Kyiv to improve his domestic approval ratings and project a sense of victory. This shift comes as Ukraine has successfully reclaimed territory and expanded its long-range strikes on Russian targets.
- ▪Putin is likely to escalate aerial attacks on Kyiv to change the narrative of the war.
- ▪Russian forces have seen stagnation in their advances, while Ukraine has launched successful counterstrikes.
- ▪Ukraine's deep strikes are inflicting significant damage on Russian energy facilities and arms factories.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onWith a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his warPresident Vladimir Putin is facing a battlefield stalemate in Ukraine and growing war fatigue among Russians and appears ready to change the narrative around the conflictByThe Associated PressMay 29, 2026, 2:03 AM1:26FILE - Russian President Vladimir Putin, rear center, attends a ceremony to lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin wall in Moscow, Saturday, May 9, 2026, during celebrations of the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany during the World War II.
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