The most important part of Vladimir Putin’s pact with the people of Russia is under growing pressure.
Since he first took power over a quarter of a century ago, the Russian president has promised security. Now that increasingly seems to be in short supply, as Ukrainian drones go after targets far inside the country’s borders.
Some are military, others are more commercial, aimed at damaging Russia’s economy and morale.
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Russia has blamed Ukraine for a drone that hit a beach in the Gelendzhik area of Russia’s Black Sea coast on Monday. The explosion killed seven people, including three children. There has been no official response from Ukraine. Some reports suggest the drone may have been brought down by gunfire or jamming on its way to another, more obvious target.
