Russian President Vladimir Putin may lose his ability to negotiate from a position of strength within months, according to Estonia's intelligence chief.

Russia is losing more soldiers than it can recruit, as forces advance an average of 70 meters (230 feet) a day, incurring casualties of about 1,000 soldiers daily, according to analysts.

Russia has cut its growth forecast from 1.3% to 0.4% as labor shortages and sanctions compound pressures from Ukrainian attacks on its energy sector.

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