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Estonia warns Putin's negotiating power wanes amid heavy losses

5/23/2026

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Estonia’s intelligence chief warned that Vladimir Putin could lose the ability to negotiate from strength within months.
He said the war is causing soldier losses—about 1,000 killed daily and advances of only 70 meters per day.
Ukrainian long-range drones have damaged Russia’s energy sector, inflicting billions in losses and striking sites near Moscow.
Returning soldiers are linked to more violence, psychological problems and some joining organized crime, raising stability concerns.

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Estonia’s intelligence chief warned that Vladimir Putin could lose the ability to negotiate from strength within months.
He said the war is causing soldier losses—about 1,000 killed daily and advances of only 70 meters per day.
Ukrainian long-range drones have damaged Russia’s energy sector, inflicting billions in losses and striking sites near Moscow.
Returning soldiers are linked to more violence, psychological problems and some joining organized crime, raising stability concerns.