[1/5] Russian President Vladimir Putin lays flowers at a memorial to the Hero Cities during a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Victory Day, the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia May 9, 2022. Sputnik/Anton Novoderzhkin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Summary Putin had expected quick win in Ukraine but no end in sight Some in elite see conflict being long and ruinous for Russia Economic consequences are already far-reaching Despite setbacks, Putin has no apparent rival for power This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts...