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Analysts warn that Vladimir Putin's regime is nearing collapse due to the strain of the prolonged war in Ukraine, fueling fears of a coup. Hungary's obstruction of EU sanctions and Russia's escalating provocations highlight internal divisions and the need for a stronger Western response.
Russia faces the prospect of a spectacular collapse due to the unsustainable human and economic costs of the Ukraine war, according to expert analysis. While diplomatic efforts continue, a swift resolution remains unlikely, and the US's leverage is constrained by domestic politics and a reluctance to fully engage.
The Kremlin's demand for unwavering loyalty is paradoxically crippling Russia's military and destabilizing Vladimir Putin's regime. A pervasive culture of fear has led to the purging of generals, sanitized intelligence, and a focus on political safety over battlefield results. Compounded by dwindling financial reserves and devastating Ukrainian deep strikes on its industrial core, Russia's ability to wage war is rapidly eroding, pushing the system towards an unprecedented internal collapse.
