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strikeAug 7, 2026

Vladimir Putin has backed himself into a corner by testing NATO with an attack

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Against a backdrop of his failing and disastrous war in Ukraine, it is difficult to imagine why President Vladimir Putin would further test NATO with an attack.

Source: Chris Hughes — Read the full report

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  • Chris HughesBy Chris Hughes

    Against a backdrop of his failing and disastrous war in Ukraine, it is difficult to imagine why President Vladimir Putin would further test NATO with an attack. Russia is suffering a catastrophically-hit economy, dire recruitment issues, an ill-disciplined and incompetent militar…

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