https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-s-next-gamble-could-be-devastating-for-russiaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-s-next-gamble-could-be-devastating-for-russiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-s-next-gamble-could-be-devastating-for-russia#u61264Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:40:24 +0000Russia may force more men to fight in Ukraine as its military faces heavy losses. The situation has left citizens on edge over rumors of a draft, forcing people to consider fleeing, hiding, or sitting tight. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin has denied a fresh mobilization campaign in the Ukraine war. Putin is also preparing Russia for military escalation as a war leader and election campaign chief. The looming threat of a new military draft poses severe domestic risks for the Russian government.Why it mattersThe Russian military continues to absorb heavy casualties in the ongoing conflict i