Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky claims there is ‘toxic atmosphere’ in Putin’s inner circle after battlefield failures

Europe World Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:43:22 GMT Moderate confidence — 73/100

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed aides to his counterpart in Moscow Vladimir Putin have signalled to him that the Kremlin leader is isolated over the war, and said a “toxic atmosphere” surrounded the Russian president.
“The situation on the front, together with our long-range sanctions and mid-range strikes, is creating a new atmosphere around Putin,” Mr Zelensky wrote on social media.
Putin alone is responsible for the losses Russians continue to suffer.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed aides to his counterpart in Moscow Vladimir Putin have signalled to him that the Kremlin leader is isolated over the war, and said a “toxic atmosphere” surrounded the Russian president.
“The situation on the front, together with our long-range sanctions and mid-range strikes, is creating a new atmosphere around Putin,” Mr Zelensky wrote on social media.
Putin alone is responsible for the losses Russians continue to suffer.

Sources: The Independent