Russian President Vladimir Putin has tapped a Ukraine war veteran to head one of Russia’s regions, the highest post so far awarded to an invasion participant as the leader looks to forge a “new elite” of patriotic workers and soldiers. In an ...

But it means that Putin likely believes he can continue to wage his war of attrition against Ukraine with Harris as president as she likely won't provide enough military aid to defeat his forces. It's a war Putin has staked Russia's economic future on, underlining the importance of victory for the Russian leader.

Trump said Thursday his efforts to broker a truce between Russia and Ukraine could start on election night if he becomes the 47th president.

Russia is quietly rooting for the victory of Donald Trump in the US elections, but his plans to end the war in Ukraine may be unacceptable for the Russian Federation. Source: The Washington Post Details: According to the WP,

Continuing the war means the economy faces stagnation, while ending it would shut off the massive defense spending that's driven growth, Alexander Mertens writes.