Putin lacks war exit strategy as inner circle faces paralysis — The Telegraph
Kremlin dangles U.S. ties to squeeze concessions on Ukraine — ISW
Russia’s Oreshnik strike was rather demonstration, than real damage - Ukrainian analyst
Russian frontline gains boost Putin’s confidence ahead of Trump talks — Bloomberg
Analyst: Putin manipulating Trump ahead of planned Alaska summit
Long-range strikes freeze will aid Russia’s strike capacity — ISW
UK intel says 2025 may be Russia’s deadliest war year
Moscow moves closer to absorbing Belarus into Union State — ISW