The 3 signs a desperate Putin is about to lash out against Europe

Key Points:

• Kyiv faced a concentrated Russian drone and missile attack, including Iskander and Kinzhal missiles, resulting in 21 deaths and significant damage, while Ukraine's air defenses are running low on Patriot 108M missiles, crucial for intercepting such threats.
• Despite Russian claims of advancing in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine continues to hold ground with heavy Russian personnel losses and ongoing drone dominance in frontline battles, with Putin aiming for a symbolic victory by September amid internal and external distractions.
• Ukraine has intensified long-range missile strikes into Russia, targeting key refineries, and has developed effective missile and drone capabilities by upgrading older Soviet-era technology, while Russia responds with misinformation campaigns accusing Baltic states of aiding Ukraine.
• Russian military provocations have extended to NATO exercises, including reconnaissance bomber incursions near British naval forces, highlighting increasing regional tensions and prompting Baltic states and northern NATO members to prepare evacuation and crisis plans.
• The deteriorating situation in Ukraine and Russia’s war economy may lead Putin to order large-scale mobilization and martial law if quick victories fail, posing broader security challenges for NATO countries, including the UK, which must urgently reassess and strengthen their defense strategies.