Putin’s Two Pillars of Russian Resilience Are Crumbling

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1. 28d ago

   Putin's Grip Weakens as Russian Resilience Crumbles

   Vladimir Putin faces mounting pressure as Ukraine strikes deep into Russian territory and targets fuel infrastructure. While Putin maintains that Russia cannot be defeated, domestic stability is strained by fuel shortages and drone attacks on Moscow. The Kremlin's narrative of national unity is being tested by war fatigue and economic decline.

   What's confirmed:

   • Ukraine has launched drone attacks against Moscow and targeted fuel depots.
   • Vladimir Putin claims that Russia cannot be defeated.
   • The Russian government uses a narrative of national unity and resilience to counter Western sanctions.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The Kapotnya refinery was set alight by Ukrainian drones.
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