Putin has been able to play weak hands into strong ones by oscillating between periods of real difficulty and seeming to emerge stronger, and this year he needs to end or suspend the war to have time to rest and rebuild despite still intending to take more territory and remove Zelensky from power.

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Speaker

Susan Glasser

Evidence Quote

Putin's had this one of his talents as a leader slot has been playing a weekend into a strong hand...he needs to end the war too at least suspend it because I mean he's having a hard time raising and throwing Fighters into the wood chipper...it would be good for Putin to have six months a year to rest and rebuild

Source

The Top Risks of 2025 with Ian Bremmer & Eurasia Group | GZERO Media LiveGZERO Media
Created: 8/11/2026, 7:36:10 AM

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