Within Russia, the war has come under growing criticism as Ukraine has ramped up strikes inside the country and Russian casualties keep growing … These deadly attacks are a ‘sign of desperation’ as Putin is realising he might not win the war.
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Putin seemed like one of the most competent and wily world leaders from 2000 to early 2022.
No, the oppression of free speech made him look weak and stupid from the start.