# Putin Is Losing His Grip On Eastern Europe, But May Make Gains In The West

- Source: Forbes - Business
- Published: 2026-11-01T14:02:48+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.forbes.com/sites/natashalindstaedt/2026/11/01/putin-is-losing-his-grip-on-eastern-europe-but-may-make-gains-in-the-west/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/putin-is-losing-his-grip-on-eastern-europe-but-may-make-gains-in-the-w-54b18d/

Russia is losing allies in Eastern Europe as elections in 2026 have ousted incumbents that were friendly to the Kremlin. But he still has allies or potential allies in the West.

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