❗️ Putin is not preparing to wind down the war and is instead readying a new escalation, Reuters reported, citing Kremlin sources.

❗️ Putin is not preparing to wind down the war and is instead readying a new escalation, Reuters reported, citing Kremlin sources. The report said he has not abandoned the goal of fully capturing Donbas and rejected freezing the war along the current frontline. Russia expects to keep attacking despite heavy losses and slow advances, and a new mobilization wave may be needed.