Russia intensifies threats against Kyiv as the war enters its fifth year. Analysts examine if the new rhetoric signals military escalation or desperation.
Russian influencers and loyalists voice rare public dissent as economic stagnation and internet restrictions drive Putin's approval ratings to multi-year lows.
Prominent Russian milblogger Yuri Podolyaka warns that the Kremlin's spring offensive may fail, praising Ukrainian resilience and risking imprisonment for dissent.