So Putin has declared Martial Law in the 4 annexed Ukrainian regions and tighter controls in Russia - is he beginning to panic ?

Of course, and I suspect at some point, there will begin, the assassination attempts. Just one good sniper dialed in will change the course for Ukraine.

And let's be clear as well......there needs to be reform regarding Ukraine as well. which are being addressed annually through the Ukraine Reform Conference. But first in all of that, first, Putin must go.