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Putin’s grip tightens as he rejects peace talks, doubling down on Donbas control amid mounting pressure from Ukrainian drone strikes that are crippling Russia’s fuel supply. With battlefield gains stalled and troop shortages looming, whispers of a controversial draft grow louder — a move Putin has long avoided. While his approval ratings dip to their lowest since the war began, his resolve appears unshaken, even as intelligence points to possible escalation beyond Ukraine’s borders. Some speculate Russia may target NATO infrastructure in the Baltics or EU facilities to fracture alliances — a gambit that could also justify conscription at home. The Donbas remains the focal point, with both sides clashing over territorial claims, as Putin frames victory there as non-negotiable.

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