The Putin regime now faces catastrophe on every front.
Some of the country’s biggest military bloggers are now openly warning that Russia is losing ground, not only on the battlefield but across its entire war economy. Ukrainian deep strikes are expanding, hitting oil refineries, gas infrastructure, ports, and critical industrial facilities far behind the front lines.
In Tuapse, Ukrainian strikes hit again — just days after earlier attacks — but this time with far greater impact. Oil facilities were set ablaze, with burning fuel reportedly falling from the sky as fires spread. Local evacuations followed as the situation spiraled.
On Russian state TV, cracks are becoming harder to hide. Prominent pro-war voices are now admitting that Russian forces are struggling in Zaporizhzhia region, while others describe a system under mounting pressure, with Ukraine increasingly seizing the initiative across multiple domains.
Meanwhile, the head of Russia’s armed forces, Valery Gerasimov, was once again pushed forward to claim battlefield “successes” — claims that were quickly torn apart by Russian military bloggers themselves.
Inside Russia, the strain is showing. Social media is turning on Kremlin propagandists like Vladimir Solovyov, while the country’s funeral industry continues to surge, reflecting the growing human cost of the war. Economic pressure is mounting as well, with Moscow reportedly selling off gold reserves to cover budget gaps.
At the same time, Ukraine’s position is strengthening. A major €90 billion EU support package is moving forward following political shifts in Hungary, signaling sustained backing for Ukraine’s defense and long-term resilience.
The battlefield tells one story. Russia’s own voices are now starting to confirm it.
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