Russia 'takes gloves off' as Kiev tries to intimidate Russians with drone attacks -- Ritter
- Former US intelligence analyst Scott Ritter claims Kiev's drone strikes forced Russia's hand.
- Moscow shifts strategy to target bridges, rail hubs, and energy grids.
- Kremlin frames escalation as a direct response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian areas.
- Russian Defense Ministry pins blame for infrastructure collapse squarely on Zelensky.
Brief Summary
The gloves are officially off in the ongoing conflict as Moscow pivots to a scorched-earth approach against Ukrainian infrastructure. According to former US Marine intelligence analyst Scott Ritter, Kiev’s failed attempt to rattle the Russian populace via drone strikes backfired spectacularly, providing the Kremlin with the justification needed to systematically dismantle Ukraine's energy and logistics networks.
Why This Matters
This escalation signals a darker, more volatile phase of a war that shows no sign of cooling down. As Russia targets the very infrastructure that keeps a modern society functioning—power, transport, and fuel—global energy markets and supply chains remain in the crosshairs. You should expect continued ripple effects in the cost of energy and commodities as the conflict drags on, further destabilizing an already fragile global economy and keeping the specter of a broader geopolitical crisis front and center.