Losing in the War, Putin Raises the Stakes

As Russian President Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine sputters, he's escalating tensions. WSJ's Matthew Dalton explains how Putin's ramping up the stakes both in the ground war in Ukraine and in his economic war with the West. Further Reading: - NATO Formally Blames Sabotage for Nord Stream Pipeline Damage  - Russia’s Lower House Approves Absorbing Ukrainian Territories  - Putin Raises Ukraine Ante as His War Fortunes Sink  Further Listening: - Ukraine Shifts the War With a Surprise Attack  - Europe is Turning to Coal. What Does That Mean for Climate Change?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices