- 🪖There has been a significant uptick in the number of public meetings about the Ukraine war involving President Vladimir Putin over the last three months. The Russian leader has also been seen far more often in military uniform.Dec 22, 2025 15:50
- Being shown as more directly involved in the military effort is a tactic supposed to bolster Putin’s image as a successful commander-in-chief, and broadcast confidence that Russia is winning the war.
- And this is designed to strengthen the Kremlin’s negotiating position in ongoing peace talks. Above all, Putin seems to want to influence the thinking of U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration. Read more open.substack.com/pub/faridail...
