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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 27th, 2026: Russia’s Battlefield Problems May Make Putin More Dangerous

May 27, 2026·16 min·3-min readnews briefnews
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  • European officials warn that Russia’s battlefield stalemate in Ukraine could make Putin more dangerous, not less.
  • Russia escalates pressure on NATO’s eastern flank with drone incursions, threats, and targeted warnings against European defense firms.
  • Israel intensifies military op

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