Crushing Russian inflation leaves Putin under pressure to take ceasefire deal

“This acceleration of military spending and a labour shortage in Russia has put the economy in a real vice grip.” Vladimir Putin is being pushed to make a decision on a peace plan whilst the economy suffers, as well as Ukraine resisting Donald Trump’s recommendations, explains former reporter for The Moscow Times Charles Hecker. Join this channel to get access to perks - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjDhFuGXlhx9Us0gq0VK2w/join 📻 Listen to Times Radio - https://www.thetimes.co.uk/radio 🗞 Subscribe to The Times https://www.thetimes.co.uk/subscribe/radio-3for3/ 📲 Get the free Times Radio app https://www.thetimes.co.uk/radio/how-to-listen-to-times-radio/app