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x.com/mikenov/status/2069100…Michael Novakhov (@mikenov)PUTIN AND THE UKRAINE WAR
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has evolved into a prolonged war of attrition that is increasingly bringing economic and political instability back to Russia. Originally launched in February 2022 under the guise of a “special military operation,” the invasion faces heavy military setbacks, a massive domestic economic strain, and a widening campaign of Ukrainian long-range drone strikes hitting targets deep inside the Russian federation.The Changing Battlefield and Attacks Inside RussiaWhile the Kremlin initially planned a rapid overthrow of the Ukrainian government, the conflict has turned into a grinding war now entering its fifth year. Russian forces face severe issues maintaining their frontline momentum due to extreme casualties.Strikes in the Russian Heartland: Ukraine has successfully scaled up its drone capabilities, launching massive, unprecedented drone assaults targeting Moscow, Tula, and Putin’s home city of St. Petersburg.
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x.com/mikenov/status/2069098…— https://x.com/mikenov/status/2069100674764124420— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jun 22, 2026
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