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Zelenskyy’s big bet: Ukraine can outlast Russia
politico.eu • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is intensifying attacks deep inside Russia, targeting air travel, refineries, factories, and warehouses to increase economic and political pressure on Vladimir Putin and push for peace talks.
- Since August, Ukraine has launched one of its heaviest waves of strikes on Russia, disrupting fuel supplies, air travel, and e-commerce, exposing ordinary Russians to the war's impact despite Kremlin censorship.
- Although the strikes have embarrassed Putin and damaged his credibility among elites, there is little evidence they threaten his grip on power or will immediately end the war.
- Analysts note the campaign has made the war harder for Russians to ignore, with growing public frustration over fuel shortages and infrastructure damage, but a revolution or coup remains unlikely in the near term.
- Zelenskyy plans to further disrupt Russian airspace with increased drone operations, warning foreign airlines to avoid Russian skies as Ukraine seeks to escalate pressure despite facing a more desperate position entering winter.
