Event Brief
Putin seeks to pressure Ukrainians, Zalmayev says
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 24, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
Summary: Peter Zalmayev, founder of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, says Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure follow a political logic linking military force to political objectives and territorial ambitions. He argues the strikes aim to exert extreme pressure on Ukrainian society and to show fierce retaliation to Russian domestic audiences.
WHO: Peter Zalmayev (Eurasia Democracy Initiative)
WHAT: Zalmayev argues Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure are intended to pressure Ukrainian society and signal retaliation to Russian domestic audiences.
WHEN: Sep 24, 2026 at 8:17 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Zalmayev links Russia’s civilian-infrastructure attacks to a stated political logic of pressure on Ukrainian society and retaliation messaging for domestic audiences.
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