What will be Putin’s next action?

He has always reacted by using force, so you can be sure of that.

Internal liberties may be further restricted and the media, particularly significant Telegram channels, may be more strictly regulated.

Or Putin may conduct another set of military strikes on the territory of Ukraine.

Or maybe both.

One thing is clear – if Ukraine breaks Russian fortifications on the frontline next week, Moscow will definitely blame that on Wagner and its so-called betrayal.