Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to escalate the war in Ukraine, according to a report by The Economist citing Kremlin sources. The report states that Putin fears ending the conflict without seizing the entire Donetsk region could endanger his position.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to escalate the war in Ukraine, according to a report by The Economist citing Kremlin sources. The report states that Putin's decision is driven by a fear that ending the conflict without seizing the entire Donetsk region could endanger his position.
The Zioneer has previously covered indications of Russian escalation planning. In July, a security analysis assessed that Putin was likely to intensify the war. In late August, Bloomberg reported that the Kremlin was shifting to an escalation posture. This new report, citing Kremlin sources directly, suggests the decision has been made. The specific steps of the planned escalation remain unclear.
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