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Zugzwang! Project Syndicate: Putin Has Run Out of Moves

by Ralph Benko | Sep 5, 2026 | Spiritual Justice Warriors, updates

“The downside risks are legion. Russian troops have barely advanced in Ukraine this year, and Russia cannot spend more on its military without triggering financial instability. Meanwhile, Ukraine has brought the war to Russia, with its drones decimating oil and gas facilities and even e-commerce warehouses, thus souring Russians on Putin’s war. A Russian friend in exile recently characterized Putin’s plight as Zugzwang, a chess term for when a player’s only options will leave him in a worse position.”

The “August Curse” Lands on Russia via Putin

by Ralph Benko | Aug 28, 2026 | Spiritual Justice Warriors, updates

Anxiety, on the rise since April, had become the dominant public mood by July, according to the Kremlin-linked Public Opinion Foundation, with 55 per cent of Russians saying it was the prevailing mood among family, friends and colleagues, up from 40 per cent in 2025.

The End of Putin? (Who and What Comes Next?)

by Ralph Benko | Aug 22, 2026 | Spiritual Justice Warriors, updates

“It could, indeed, represent a signal either from within the security elite or the business oligarchy that – should they find a window from which to push the president – they might be open to a strategic deal with the West.”

Ukraine Destroys the Air Defenses Around Putin’s $1+ Billion Palace!

by Ralph Benko | Aug 14, 2026 | Spiritual Justice Warriors, updates

“… the property includes a church, a hockey rink, a movie theater, a karaoke/hookah lounge, a beer hall, a billiards room, several restaurants, a swimming pool, an aqua disco, a spa, saunas, Turkish baths, its own meat-fish, vegetable, and dessert processing facilities, a therapeutic mud warehouse, a library, a music lounge, a helipad, and more.”

Trump Cooling on Putin

by Ralph Benko | Aug 7, 2026 | Spiritual Justice Warriors, updates

Another surprising flip-flop came from her fellow conservative influencer, Tim Pool. “Ukraine has been fighting for their very existence against an evil dictator,” he posted on X on Thursday evening. “I see now the importance of the Ukrainian victory against Russia. I hope Trump and the people of the United States will lend their support.”

The Washington Post: Unease deepens in Russia as Ukraine steps up long-range strikes

by Ralph Benko | Jul 31, 2026 | Spiritual Justice Warriors, updates

The latest attacks follow a dramatic onslaught on Moscow last week that spread plumes of black smoke over the capital as its main oil refinery went up in flames, halting production possibly until next year.

Foreign Policy: Europe turns to Ukraine, not the US, for protection from Russian aggression.

by Ralph Benko | Jul 24, 2026 | Spiritual Justice Warriors, updates

“Europeans are gaming out their future defense, and it’s unthinkable without Kyiv.”

Shoigu: The Man Who Might Overthrow Putin

by Ralph Benko | Jul 18, 2026 | Spiritual Justice Warriors, updates

“Insiders previously told The Sun that Putin’s closest allies are ready to oust the tyrant in a bid to save their own wealth.”

From The Economist: the Oligarch Credibly Maneuvering to Succeed Putin

by Ralph Benko | Jul 10, 2026 | Spiritual Justice Warriors, updates

“… the public mood in Russia is of anxiety and “seething hatred of authorities” as petrol pumps run dry due to Ukrainian drone strikes, and Mr Putin’s vanity war goes nowhere.”