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What is the current state of play in Ukraine? Kyiv plans its counteroffensive and issues a last-chance offer for Russian forces

Ukraine has long been warning of a spring counteroffensive and despite next week marking a new season, Kyiv has a deadly warning for those Russian soldiers inside its border.

ABC News

'Reckoning' needed for Russia after Ukraine war, says ex-US military chief

Retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges said the Kremlin needed to face facts in the 21st Century, while a former NATO boss called on the West to reach out to younger Russians

Daily Mirror

A former U.S. Army general predicts 'successful' Ukrainian offensive

Ex-U.S. Army Europe commanding Gen. Ben Hodges predicts success for Ukraine's long-awaited counterattack against Russia

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Trudy Rubin: The Pentagon documents leak will embolden Putin as he tries to outlast Ukraine

JERUSALEM — Here's one of the most maddening aspects of the mindless leak of hundreds of classified documents by a group of young men and boys playing online war games: It may help Russia to emerge the winner in Ukraine, unless the United States takes critical action to prevent that…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Vladimir Putin running out of time as Russian president's allies 'race to line up successor'

Ukrainian intelligence suggests the 'circle is narrowing' around 'toxic' leader

Wales Online

Trudy Rubin: Will the White House have the courage to propel a Ukrainian victory this year?

As Russia's war on Ukraine enters its second year, more and more Americans are asking when it will end.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Traditional, heavy warfare has returned to Europe with Ukraine conflict

Ideas that future conflicts would be economic or fought in cyberspace have been proved wrong

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Russian defence chief keeps job despite Ukraine routs thanks to Putin

His army has made three humiliating retreats in Ukraine in the past year and nearly 200,000 of his men have been killed or wounded according to U.S. officials, but Russia's defence minister is still in a job thanks to President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters

Russia’s plans to seize eastern Ukraine could take two years, says Wagner boss

Yevgeny Prigozhin’s comments suggest Moscow is preparing for long conflict, as Zelenskiy renews appeal for fighter jets• Ukraine war live

The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin warned Russians have 'no stomach for the fight' in Ukraine anymore

"There is enormous conflict between the various leaders and factions who are wondering what their life is going to be like after Crimea falls and after Ukraine wins," says a retired lieutenant general

Daily Mirror

Retired U.S. General: “I Expect Ukraine Will Liberate Crimea By The End Of This Summer”

General Ben HODGES: "I expect Ukraine will liberate Crimea by the end of this summer"

Zenger

What is the Leopard 2 tank, and why does Ukraine want it?

Even as Western allies announced a massive new military aid package to Ukraine, the spotlight has lingered on the German-made battle tank, which Germany has been reluctant to provide.

WEKU

Ukraine’s battlefields are freezing. Here’s what that means for the war

Temperatures in eastern Ukraine have been well below freezing in recent days, hardening the ground and opening a window for potential winter offensives by both sides.

Tribune News Service

On Europe's new frontlines, red tape, politics and potholes hamper defence

Europe is waking up to a new need to defend itself since Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Cyber as important as missile defences - ex-NATO general

A cyber attack on the German ports of Bremerhaven or Hamburg would severely impede NATO efforts to send military reinforcements to allies, retired U.S. General Ben Hodges told Reuters.

Reuters

Why stop now? Ukraine seen pressing advantage after Kherson victory

After recapturing Kherson from Russian forces and assured of unstinting U.S. support, Ukraine is well positioned to push its advantage in the war rather than accept frozen frontlines through winter, some military analysts said.

ABC News

Former US Army general Ben Hodges predicts failure in Ukraine could lead to collapse of Russian Federation

Retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges says Vladimir Putin's flailing invasion has revealed three things that could lead to the collapse of Russia as we know it.

Reuters

Ukrainian forces brace for bloody fight for Kherson

Oleh, the commander of a Ukrainian mechanized infantry unit dug into trenches west of Kherson, is confident his Russian foes will be forced to abandon the strategic port by winter weather, logistical logjams and the threat of encirclement.

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Reuters

Blackouts after Russian strikes deepen Ukraine's concerns before winter

Russian missile strikes on Ukraine's power network caused blackouts in many parts of the country on Monday, deepening fears of outages this winter and prompting Kyiv to halt electricity exports.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Trudy Rubin: Putin’s threat to use nukes is a sure sign his war is failing

Twenty-two years ago, at the Davos World Economic Forum, when a little-known Vladimir Putin had just become president, I asked four senior Russian leaders: “Who is Mr. Putin?”

The Independent UK

US ‘will retaliate with devastating strike’ if Putin follows through on nuclear threat

It comes after Moscow’s chilling warning to the West

Reuters

What are Vladimir Putin's options after Russian military setback in Ukraine?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to publicly comment on a lightning rout of his forces in north-eastern Ukraine, but is under pressure from nationalists at home to regain the initiative.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Trudy Rubin: Ukraine scores sudden breakthrough that should energize Western support

An elderly Ukrainian village woman comes to her garden gate and freezes as she watches a soldier approach. Then she puts her hand to her mouth, and begins to sob. As the soldier embraces her, she hugs him back, intensely.

Reuters

Analysis-Putin bets winter gas chokehold will yield Ukraine peace - on his terms

Cold winters helped Moscow defeat Napoleon and Hitler. President Vladimir Putin is now betting that sky-rocketing energy prices and possible shortages this winter will persuade Europe to strong arm Ukraine into a truce -- on Russia's terms.

WEKU

Russian missiles are blasting civilians in Ukraine

A Russian missile struck a crowded shopping mall last month, killing 21 people and injuring dozens more. It was just one of many instances when Russia hit Ukraine's civilian areas.

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