Russia's 'Black August' Brings Fresh Crises for Putin
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Russia is experiencing another 'Black August', a period marked by dramatic crises in the past. This year, Putin faces challenges on multiple fronts: limited progress in Ukraine, economic strain from strikes on Russian infrastructure, and domestic unrest fueled by fuel shortages and rumors of mobilization. Despite these issues, Putin remains confident and attributes little long-term impact to the attacks. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces internal political challenges, with the ousted Defense Minister calling for wartime elections. In contrast to Russia, Ukraine's civil society and democratic processes remain active.
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