President Vladimir Putin has signaled that Russia will continue its war in Ukraine without retreat, even if doing so risks national collapse. His defiant rhetoric comes amid a dramatic escalation in the war effort and renewed concerns over Russia’s long-term stability. In a series of recent remarks reported by The Telegraph and confirmed by Russian state media, Putin made it clear that he sees the conflict not as a political gamble, but as an existential struggle for Russia’s future. “We will see this operation through to its end, no matter the cost,” Putin said. “There is no going back. Russia must defend its sovereignty — even if we stand alone.” Military analysts interpret Putin’s language as a sign that he’s...