So it seems we know where Putin has decided he is going to test NATO. Three drones shot down in 3 days…
A new drone was shot down on Sunday morning, at 10:13, by an F-16 plane of the Romanian Air Force, over the territorial waters of Romania, in the Sulina–Chilia area, President Nicușor Dan announced. It is the third drone shot down by Romanian pilots in three consecutive days. The unmanned aircraft was neutralized over the Black Sea. The president’s announcement came about half an hour after the drone was shot down. „I congratulate the Romanian pilots and the ground teams for the professionalism, courage and efficiency with which they carry out their missions. Through their action, they contribute to the defense of the national territory and the safety of Romanian citizens”, President Nicușor Dan said on Sunday morning. He stated that the first drone shot down on Friday is Shahed and that Romania will initiate a diplomatic protest against Russia.
Yes, losing to Ukraine after all the propaganda about them to the Russian people makes him look weak, and weak is unsafe for a dictator.
On the other hand if they can say they had to pull out because the forever enemy, big bad NATO made them, then he doesnt lose face, and he has a story to tell.
“We were unfairly beaten by dozens of countries ganging up on us, but Ukraine is still Russian land so you all need to accept more privations while we rebuild stronger”
It’s the strongest hint he does actually know he’s losing. Despite everyone avoiding telling him