Putin sticks to Ukraine war despite erosion of Russia’s global clout

19/07/2025 06:00 Washington Post

Putin’s refusal to compromise on Ukraine, say analysts, is a colossal error costing Russia regional influence, lucrative energy markets and its place in the world.

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