Putin on the Rocks
Russian President Vladimir Putin's military campaign in Ukraine is facing significant setbacks, with Russian forces experiencing their first territorial losses in over two years. The situation has been exacerbated by Ukraine's drone capabilities, which have disrupted Russian operations and even targeted Moscow. As public discontent grows over the war and its economic repercussions, Putin's credibility is increasingly questioned both domestically and internationally.
- ▪Russian forces lost 45 square miles of territory in April, marking a significant setback.
- ▪Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted Moscow, challenging Putin's narrative of security.
- ▪The Russian economy contracted by 1.8 percent in early 2023 due to sanctions and battlefield losses.
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| Original publisher | The American Spectator | USA News and Politics |
| Canonical URL | https://spectator.org/putin-on-the-rocks/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 02:13:53 +0000 |
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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine is spinning out of his control.The Russian army reached a dismal milestone this spring. For the first time since October 2024, Russian forces experienced a net loss of territory in April, losing 45 square miles of land. Given that Ukrainian drones and robotic warfare had already been slashing Russian gains to pitiful numbers, it was a gloomy finding amid already bleak results. (RELATED: Ukraine Is Making Putin’s Life Miserable in Africa As Well)By all accounts, the Russian war effort has not gone any better in May.
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