WIRE — Russiaâ s war in Ukraine is beginning to directly affect everyday Russians after years of insulation. Is the war coming home to roost? The evidence suggests it is. Rising casualties may force mobilization in Moscow and St. Petersburg, while Ukrainian drone strikes are crippling refineries, logistics networks and major distributors such as Wildberries. With Europe now backing Ukraine at scale, Russia faces economic decline, political strain and a looming eventual defeat.
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