Russia is on the brink. With its economy in free fall and its military struggling on the battlefield, 72-year-old Vladimir Putin is running out of options. His allies are turning their backs, sanctions are tightening, and now even China and India are scaling back purchases of Russian oil, cutting off a critical lifeline.
At this point, Putin should be panicking—or is he being shielded from reality by his own advisers, setting the stage for a dramatic downfall?
In this exclusive interview with Kyiv Post’s Jason Smart, Jake Broe—a leading analyst of Russia’s war against Ukraine and a former U.S. Air Force Nuclear and Missile Operations Officer—breaks down the internal pressures that could push Russia toward a catastrophic defeat.
What do you think? Can Putin recover, or is Russia’s collapse inevitable? Join the discussion in the comments.
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Currently, Broe is a commentator on the war in support of Ukraine and operates a YouTube channel with over 565,000 subscribers. Follow Jake on social media:
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction – Jake Broe on Ukraine’s Recent Strikes
01:05 Ukraine’s Drone Attacks on Russian Oil Refineries
03:15 How These Strikes Are Impacting Russia’s Economy
05:40 Russia’s Reaction – Will Putin Retaliate?
08:10 The Decline of Russia’s War Strategy
10:25 Trump’s Influence – Is Ukraine Acting Without Restraint?
12:40 How U.S. Foreign Policy is Shaping the War
15:05 Russia’s Financial Crisis – Oligarchs, Debt & Sanctions
17:20 The Role of North Korean Troops in Russia
19:00 Putin’s Future – Where is This All Leading?
20:30 Closing Thoughts & What to Expect Next