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Russia Faces Territorial Losses in Ukraine for First Time Since 2023

Russia Faces Territorial Losses in Ukraine for First Time Since 2023

2 Haziran 2026France 24
  • Peter Zalmayev, director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, provides a critical perspective on Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. He argues that Russia is experiencing significant setbacks, with intensified bombardments of Kyiv indicating pressure on President Putin amid declining territorial gains.
  • Zalmayev highlights the increasing casualties and the need for Russia to project strength through dramatic strikes, despite the humanitarian toll on civilians.
  • Since the onset of the conflict, Russia has faced numerous challenges, including logistical issues and a resilient Ukrainian defense. The current phase of the war marks a critical juncture, with Russia's territorial losses becoming apparent for the first time since early 2023, prompting a reevaluation of its militar…
  • Zalmayev's analysis underscores a pivotal shift in the war's dynamics, suggesting that Russia's military strategy is faltering under the weight of its own ambitions. The reliance on urban bombardments as a show of strength may indicate desperation rather than dominance, revealing the Kremlin's struggle to maintain i…
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