Putin Reportedly Fears Ending Ukraine War Without Victory in Donbas

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly told people in his inner circle that ending the war without securing control of Ukraine’s Donbas region could threaten his political future. According to reports citing Kremlin sources, Putin allegedly said, “They will hang me” if Russia fails to achieve victory in the strategically important eastern region. Donbas includes the Donetsk and Luhansk areas, which have remained central to Moscow’s objectives since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022. The claim comes as Russia faces economic and military pressure from Ukraine’s long-range strikes on oil facilities and supply networks. Although international calls for peace are growing, the Kremlin maintains that Russia will continue pursuing its stated security objectives.

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