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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He’s just a continuation of the Tsar’s expansionist policy as well as treating the population as disposable. I don’t know if that makes him the dumbest, Russia has had some pretty horrendous leaders.