A prominent Russian pro-war blogger doubled down on his criticism of Putin from prison this week. Igor Girkin, a former FSB operative, said he believes Russia is on the eve of collapse. Girkin believes Putin and his defense officials haven't gone far enough in Ukraine. Girkin said he believes it is his duty — even from prison — to offer an alternative and unite Russia's remaining patriotic people. Ukraine's spy chief told The Economist this week that Russia is running out of reserve troops and weapons that it needs to continue fighting.

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