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Putin Faces Growing Isolation as Ukraine Hits Energy and Naval Power

(UKRAINE) – Russia’s ability to project power abroad is weakening as Ukraine continues sustained strikes on its energy infrastructure and naval assets, according to former UK national security adviser Lord Peter Ricketts. Speaking on Frontline, Ricketts said that nearly four years into the full scale invasion, the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is finding it increasingly difficult to maintain influence beyond Russia’s borders. He added that the Kremlin leader appears more isolated as Ukraine degrades Russia’s capacity to produce fuel and challenges its Black Sea Fleet. Ricketts said Ukrainian attacks on petrochemical facilities have reduced Russia’s ability to produce petrol and…