Categories Blogs RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: His refusal to back down is rooted in Russia’s gangster politics https://www.economism/europe/2026/08/30/cornered-vladimir-putin-plans-to-escalate-his-war?taid=6a949fb0b3a1190001127b8b&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter Post author By Mike Nova Post date August 30, 2026 His refusal to back down is rooted in Russia’s gangster politics economist.com/europe/2026/08…