Russia’s war in Ukraine faces a growing crisis on the home front. Russia is reaching the limits of its industrial capacity and struggles to replace huge manpower losses. To sustain its war, Moscow will have to mobilise its economy and society far more deeply and coercively. This will require command-like controls that would be greatly disruptive and unpopular. There are signs the Kremlin has begun to prepare for this. It will be a decisive moment for Russian and European security. Dr Nigel