Russian President Vladimir Putin suffered more setbacks toward the end of what was already a year full of negative outcomes for Russia.
's plans for 2022 did not seemingly go as he had expected, and the year ended with even more setbacks for the leader.
When Putin launched his invasion in late February, many analysts expected his forces would secure a quick victory over Ukrainian President's defense. However, with the aid of Western supplies, Ukraine surprised Russia with its military and handed Putin multiple defeats on the battlefield. In the main photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen during the Informal Summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States on December 26 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The smaller image shows a Ukrainian flag on November 17 in Lviv, Ukraine. The war in Ukraine set off a series of unfavorable events for Putin in 2022.published a lengthy article detailing the dissension Putin is facing within Russia.
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