Russia is losing the war in Ukraine, and Putin is desperate. But that's when he's at his most dangerous | Simon Tisdall

Russia is losing the war in Ukraine, and Putin is desperate, but that is when he is most dangerous. The article notes battlefield losses and Ukraine's drones pushing back the invaders, with Moscow reporting about 30,000 dead and wounded monthly. It argues Putin is unlikely to seek peace and could escalate beyond Ukraine.

Zelenskyy has expressed cautious optimism, and some Western analysts say Russia's battlefield power is faltering. The piece raises questions about whether Putin realises defeat and what he might do next. It warns of possible escalation beyond Ukraine that could involve NATO states.