In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Russian Nobel Peace Prize winner Dmitry Muratov stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it," as the war enters its fifth year. Muratov, former editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta, also warned of the possibility of nuclear escalation, noting that the need to use nuclear weapons has been mentioned over 500 times on state TV since the beginning of the year. He highlighted the broader crackdown on free speech in Russia and the increasing attacks by Ukrainian drones on targets deep within Russian territory.