
Is Russia's time as a dominant power coming to an end?
From Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald
Published 5/5/2026

From Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald
Published 5/5/2026
Russia has crossed the threshold of losing more soldiers than it's able to mobilise. Some troops are paying their commanders to get a spot at the back of the Russian forces. Others are deserting entirely. And when soldiers do return home, they often bring the violence with them.President Putin…