Russia Faces 40 Dark Days and Nights as Zelensky Presses Advantage

Vladimir Putin might not survive if he loses Crimea.

Mark Toth and Jonathan Sweet

Jun 26, 2026

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Volodymyr Zelensky said today that “we honor the blue banner with the golden tamğa — this proud flag that unites the entire Crimean Tatar people.” Photo: X

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky autho…

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Mark Toth

Mark writes on national security & foreign policy. His work has appeared in The Hill, New York Post, Daily Mail, Washington Examiner, the Kyiv Post and is syndicated in dozens of publications. Mark also frequently commentates on TVP World.

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Jonathan Sweet

Retired Army Intelligence Officer. Freelance Author, Contributor and Columnist for The Hill, New York Post, Kyiv Post and FOX News. Providing a Warfighter's Perspective and Insight into current events that impact National Security.