Putin faces domestic security crisis in Russia as cannon fodder strategy backfires

Times Radio  25 Sept 2025

"In a war where huge amounts of resources are being allocated to the front line, what that does is create domestic security gaps back in Russia."

Russia is experiencing a resurgence in domestic terrorism partly due to Vladimir Putin's resources and manpower dwindling from the Ukraine war, says senior Russia analyst for the Royal United Services Institute, Emily Ferris.