Key Takeaways from the ISW : Russian President Vladimir Putin is positively portraying data about Russia’s economic performance that actually shows a strained economy. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia has been reconnoitering decision-making centers in and near Kyiv City for possible future strikes. Sanctions relief for Russia, particularly when coupled with the slowing supplies of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine, would increase the already significant threat that