A new political cartoon by Taylor Jones shows Russian President Vladimir Putin with the body of a large constrictor snake wrapped around a map of Ukraine. The map displays the blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag. The snake's head faces the yellow section with its mouth open as though swallowing territory. A thought bubble above states that the meal takes time but will be completed.

The cartoon was published on August 13, 2025, amid continued fighting in eastern Ukraine. Russian forces have maintained pressure on regions including Donetsk and Luhansk. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed possible talks, including references to a meeting in Alaska. The image uses the snake to represent the prolonged nature of the Russian campaign.

The visual places the snake on a neutral background with the map centered. The composition emphasizes the encirclement of Ukraine. The cartoon highlights the incremental advance of Russian positions without introducing new events beyond those active in mid-2025. The speech bubble underscores the deliberate pace of the depicted action.