Zelensky says there is a ‘new atmosphere’ around Putin. Here’s why

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Vladimir Putin is under pressure due to Russia 's losses in the ongoing conflict, which is “creating a new atmosphere”.
• “He alone is the reason this war began and hasn't ended. Putin alone is responsible for the losses Russians continue to suffer,” Zelensky said in his nightly address.
• He claimed that the “situation on the front”, combined with “long-range sanctions and mid-range strikes”, is establishing a “very toxic atmosphere” around the Russian leader.
• Zelensky continued: “His retinue understands this – they are signalling it to us and to our partners. Russian society is beginning to feel it more and more as well.”
• The Ukrainian leader emphasised the need for decisions that will lead to peace.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky claims there is ‘toxic atmosphere’ in Putin’s inner circle after battlefield failures