00:00This opinion analysis argues that Vladimir Putin is holding a weaker hand than he wants
00:04the world to believe. Ukraine's drone and missile campaign has pushed the war deeper
00:10into Russian territory. At the same time, Moscow is suffering heavy battlefield losses,
00:16while Kiev continues receiving European military and financial support. The article says Putin's
00:22quick victory plan has turned into a long war of attrition. That creates a dangerous dilemma for
00:27the Kremlin. Accepting failure would damage Putin's image at home. But doubling down could mean
00:34widening the conflict through sabotage, airspace violations, GPS interference, or threats against
00:40NATO. European leaders are already warning that Russia's hybrid war is spreading beyond Ukraine.
00:47Meanwhile, Washington is reviewing its military presence in Europe, adding uncertainty to NATO's
00:52future posture. The core warning is this. A pressured Putin may not become safer. He may become more reckless.
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