Vladimir Putin has a new plan to win his war against Ukraine. He wants to stop Europe from sending money and weapons to the Ukrainian government.

Recent reports from several news outlets say that Putin is using "hybrid attacks" to scare European leaders. A hybrid attack can be many things. It might be spreading lies online, attacking computer systems, or using threats to cause chaos.

On top of these sneaky tactics, Putin is once again talking about his nuclear weapons. By acting tough and dangerous, he hopes European countries will get too scared to keep helping Ukraine. He wants them to focus on their own safety instead of supporting their neighbor.

Analysts say that Europe was too slow to realize that Russia wanted to take over more land. Now, the goal is to make sure Ukraine runs out of money and support. If that happens, the experts say, Russia will have an easier time taking what it wants.

There is also a lot of talk about how the United States fits into this. Some experts are looking at what might happen if American leadership changes, and they are even asking if China is involved in the background of this power struggle.

Right now, the message from these reports is clear: Putin is working hard to break the friendship between Europe and Ukraine. He believes that if he causes enough trouble and fear, Europe will eventually give up on Ukraine entirely.

Source: The Washington Post