Kharkiv or Kiev: According to the Kremlin, Putin is considering two strategies for ending the war. Sources close to Kremlin believe that another major offensive is possible - that would require mobilization.

Most of Russia's political elite are certain that Vladimir Putin will continue the war, according to Meduza intelligence service. It is certain that such a scenario would require additional mobilization efforts and further military build-up by Russia. It's not yet possible to clearly deduce possible future acts of war from Putin's statements.