Vladimir Putin appeared "rattled" as he discussed Ukraine's invasion of Russia's Kursk border region, an expert has said.
We reported earlier on Mr Putin's comments to Russian officials (see 13.14 post), when he said the country's domestic weapons industry was "taking into account the combat experience gained during the special military operation" in Ukraine.
Speaking at a meeting with top security and defence officials, the Russian president also said Ukraine had failed in its aim to destabilise Russia with its attack.
Nigel Gould-Davies, senior fellow for Russia and Eurasia at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, is among analysts who have offered their take on the leader's demeanour during the public appearance.
"Putin discussing Ukraine’s incursion into Russia, which he says the West is behind," he said.
"He looks and sounds not angry, outraged, determined - but hesitant and rattled."
....and old and weak !
https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-russia-war-news-putin-zelenskyy-latest-live-updates-12541713
