Will Vladimir Putin’s ‘anaconda plan’ break Ukraine’s resistance?

Russian troops encircling major cities raise fears of brutal blockades

A Ukrainian soldier helps with the evacuation of a child in Irpin, Ukraine
A Ukrainian soldier helps with the evacuation of a child in Irpin, Ukraine
(Image credit: Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times)

Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has been dogged by logistical failures and poor morale among conscripted troops. But experts have warned that the Russian president could be planning to enter a dangerous new phase.

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