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A critical assessment reveals that Vladimir Putin is encountering intensifying challenges as Ukraine's drone operations and European backing persist in undermining Russia's military campaign. The analysis indicates that Russian casualties, including fatalities and injuries, are approximating 30,000 monthly, equating to about 1,000 losses daily, while the conflict has exceeded the duration of the First World War. Furthermore, the piece underscores NATO's apprehensions regarding potential sabotage, breaches of airspace, and GPS disruptions attributed to Moscow. With the United States reassessing its military presence in Europe, the forthcoming phase may put European security strategies to the test.
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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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