Putin's Accusation That Ukraine Is in a Difficult Situation

Putin acknowledged that conditions in Russian held areas of Ukraine are extremely difficult, and has ordered the strengthening of Russia's borders as a consequence. In terms on the energy front, electricity supplies in the key region are at a critical level with less than half of the capital's power needs being re-supplied following the brutal bombardment by Russian missiles and drone attacks. The Ukrainian Prime Minister has also said that Ukraine must continue to prepare for new Russian attacks on its energy grid because Moscow wants Ukrainians to spend the Christmas of New Year period in darkness. And just lastly, and I think this should be seen as coming on the back of the Brisit by President Zelensky to Washington, which is a