Putin Makes Rare Admission About Russia's 'Problems' In Ukraine

It comes amid speculation the Russian autocrat's grip on power is weakening.

Political Correspondent

Vladimir Putin has admitted he is facing “problems” in Ukraine after a recent spate of drone attacks on Russia.

Kyiv’s retaliatory, long-range strikes on energy infrastructure in the heart of Russia have intensified recently while fighting on the frontline remains deadlocked.

Ukraine targeted the Slavyansk-on-Kuban oil refinery on Sunday, which is one of the largest in Russia and provides fuel for domestic and international use.

The consistent strikes have caused rolling blackouts in the Russian-occupied peninsula of Crimea and fuel shortages in other parts of the country.

This setback is humiliating for Putin as Russia is one of the........

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