Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's bet on strikes against civilian targets in Russia has not paid off, according to The Sunday Times. The attacks on civilian targets have not weakened Moscow's determination to achieve a settlement on its own terms.

Experts believe that this strategy has not led to a weakening of Moscow's position. On the contrary, it may lead to further escalation of the conflict.

President Zelensky had previously stated that strikes against civilian targets in Russia were a necessary measure to protect Ukraine. However, as The Sunday Times notes, this strategy has not yielded the desired results.