IS RUSSIA HEADING FOR A CATASTROPHE?

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In February 2022, Putin shocked the world by invading Ukraine. His aim? A swift takeover. But Ukraine fought back fiercely, with massive Western support. This video dives into how Putin’s arrogance turned a quick victory into a prolonged war and the devastating impact on Russia. We uncover the personal vendetta and ambitions driving this conflict.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to end the war in Ukraine. Four unnamed Russian sources told Reuters on May 24, 2024, that Putin is open to negotiating a ceasefire, solidifying current battlefield lines as a new border. However, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy refuses to hold peace talks. Is this Putin’s strategic move to claim victory?

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Russia’s Economy is not looking good. Decades of mismanagement mean it is closer to resembling the Soviet Union than a modern developed economy. Even if its growing, the war in Ukraine is draining it’s precious resources, it’s economy under Putins rule has been neglected for far too long.

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Russia has a massive oil and gas problem, and it’s only getting worse. Can Russia still afford to fight? For how long? And could the current situation ultimately lead to the collapse of Russia? Russia did not invade because of memories of the homeland. Their main objective was to solidify their acquisition of all the oilfields that had been discovered off the coast as well as the much-needed ports. Russia had already been suffering from their slow recovery from WWII and men that were working age and could raise families. Now their future has been destroyed by Putin’s desire for oil. The geopolitical ramifications of Putin’s mistake will be huge.

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As Russia’s war with Ukraine continues, China is taking advantage of Russia’s situation in several ways – including to settle old grievances in Siberia. Now, Putin is having to give major concessions to Xi Jinping as the Sino-Russian relationship shows more cracks than either nation is willing to admit on the surface. The future of Russia is threatened more and more with each passing day that the War in Ukraine continues.