Sanctions could break Russia - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD

President Vladimir Putin claims that Russia holds the strategic initiative in Ukraine. However, casualty figures, territorial gains, and economic indicators tell a different story. In this episode, we examine Russia’s more than 1.25 million casualties, its historically slow rate of advance, and the mounting strain on its war economy. We also assess Moscow’s growing dependence on China and its long-term implications for Russian power. The data suggests not an inevitable victory, but rather a grinding war that is reshaping Russia itself.

Host: Diana Skaya