As Ukraine Fires U.S. Missiles, Putin Sends a Chilling Message
Briefly

President Putin, despite apparent wins on the battlefield and global geopolitical shifts, faces the challenge of Western military aid flowing into Ukraine, underscoring his failure to deter it.
On the front lines, Putin’s position seems strong, yet he issued threats that reflected a waning patience and a new sense of grievance against the West's support for Kyiv.
The Kremlin has laid bare its nuclear capabilities as a warning, intertwining military maneuvering and rhetoric in the ongoing confrontations with both Ukraine and the United States.
As President Trump prepares to return, analysts are wary of Putin's possible strategies for a perceived victory in Ukraine, juxtaposed with pressing concerns over nuclear escalation.
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