London | An impatient and frustrated Russian President Vladimir Putin may demand a blitzkrieg on Ukrainian cities that echoes the obliteration of the Chechnyan city of Grozny, Western officials fear.
There are also concerns that despite Ukraine’s unexpected early success in resisting Putin’s invasion, Russia is now starting to recalibrate its strategy and gather its forces for a more organised and devastating assault.
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Hans van Leeuwen covers British and European politics, economics and business from London. He has worked as a reporter, editor and policy adviser in Sydney, Canberra, Hanoi and London. Connect with Hans on Twitter. Email Hans at hans.vanleeuwen@afr.com
