At the beginning of the war, nearly 5-years ago, Russia’s future rode off to war atop speeding APCs and waved huge banners of the former Soviet Union l. All that early zeal and patriotic fervor is dead. Most died in the early days of the conflict.
Now, all eyes turn toward Putin. His days numbered
@peterbakernyt.bsky.socialThe average life expectancy of a new Russian recruit—from arrival at a training ground to death in a combat zone—lies somewhere between 10 days and three weeks. Once sent onto the battlefield, they survive an average of 20 to 35 minutes. @peterfrankopan.bsky.social foreignpolicy.com/2026/06/25/r...
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As the Tide Turns Against Putin, Beware the Drowning Man
Like a struggling swimmer, he may take desperate measures to stay afloat.