Putin would rather keep killing than admit he’s lost. As a winter of misery looms in Ukraine, Nato must step in
- Posted on September 13, 2026
- By The Guardian
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In brief
Russia's military campaign in Ukraine continues despite mounting losses, with Putin showing no signs of backing down despite humanitarian devastation. As winter approaches, Ukrainian civilians face unprecedented suffering. NATO and Western democracies must escalate their response beyond passive observation, implementing stronger military and economic measures to counter Russia's relentless aggression and protect vulnerable populations from ongoing atrocities.
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Putin would rather keep killing than admit he’s lost. As a winter of misery looms in Ukraine, Nato must step in
The Russian leader is ploughing on with his forever war – and each day is a crime against humanity. Western democracies cannot simply sit on their hands, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
