Paul SonneJul 3, 2026 – 4.00pmBerlin | President Vladimir Putin of Russia is under pressure. In recent weeks, Ukraine has brought the war home for Russians in new ways with attacks on refineries and in Moscow, drawing on its advances in drone and missile production.Will the increased Ukrainian attacks on the Russian home front ultimately convince Putin to end the war? So far, the answer seems to be no.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Putin is cornered, but that’s proving a dangerous thing
Ukraine is taking the war to Russia, but so far the Russian president’s response has been to keep attacking, including with deadly ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv.














