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Putin intends to escalate tensions in the war in Ukraine ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit scheduled for September 1, 2026. He hopes for Ukraine's weakness and plans to intensify military actions. Following this, reports emerged of Putin's attempts to justify a leak of information, which may indicate internal issues.
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Putin intends to increase tensions in the war in Ukraine, particularly ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit on September 1. According to various reports, he hopes for Ukraine's weakness and plans to intensify military actions.
Vladimir Putin commented on the information leak, stating that he does not check texts before speeches. He also spoke about the Kremlin's actions related to preparations for victory and the situation with Kiselev.
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