RT by @mikenov: Monday afternoon re-up: addressing the arguments that – even if he can get a deal he might think works – Putin can’t afford to end the war. My view? He could… but the risk-averse tyrant might ultimately convince himself a forever war is safer. (Though he’d be wrong)

Monday afternoon re-up: addressing the arguments that – even if he can get a deal he might think works – Putin can’t afford to end the war. My view? He could… but the risk-averse tyrant might ultimately convince himself a forever war is safer. (Though he’d be wrong) https://t.co/GxOJnJPd82

— Mark Galeotti (@MarkGaleotti) June 9, 2025