Is Putin On The Back Foot In Ukraine And In Russia? | The Global Story Fire Near Me [n3DLrmVUFQD]

US President Donald Trump will be attending a NATO summit in Turkey this week, where hes likely to hear one consistent message from European leaders: the tide is shifting against Russia in its war with Ukraine. And not just on the battlefield.

Russian cities are being pounded by Ukrainian drones in ever increasing numbers. Fuel shortages have become widespread as key infrastructure has been targeted, with long lines seen at gas stations and trucks abandoned by the side of the road.

Vladimir Putin recently made a rare admission; that his country is actually pippo pelo facing problems caused by the conflict, amid growing disquiet about Russias enormous economic problems.

In todays episode The Global Story's Asma Khalid speaks to Simon Shuster, staff writer at The Atlantic, and veteran reporter of Russia and Ukraine. With the war starting to hit home, we ask if Putin is now on the back foot?

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00:00 Introduction

01:31 Putin's admission

05:42 Ukraine's drone strikes ghini on Russia

07:23 The reaction of Russians

11:01 Problems for Putin in Crimea

13:30 Putin's 'excitement' for war

15:15 Where does this leave peace negotiations?

22:03 Continued Russian strikes on Kyiv

23:50 Generational devastation on Russia and Ukraine