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Sep 20, 2022 · The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) says Ukrainian troops have inflicted a "major operational defeat" on Russian forces. Justin Bronk of the Royal United Services Institute said Russian...
Feb 23, 2024 · CNN — Two years into the Ukraine war, the tide has shifted, and Russian forces have some momentum, according to retired US General David Petraeus.
Jul 24, 2023 · Insider spoke to four experts about who they think is currently winning the war in Ukraine. While Ukraine has high morale and Western support, Russia is holding on to territory, they said.
- Sophia Ankel
- Conflict at a glance. After months of tensions and intense diplomacy, Russian forces invaded Ukraine. Explosions were heard across the country. Kyiv declared martial law, saying Ukraine will defend itself.
- History of the USSR. Russia and Ukraine were part of the 15 Soviet republics that made up the Soviet Union. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Ukraine declared independence on August 24.
- Political leadership. After independence, Ukraine moved to shed its Russian imperial legacy and forge increasingly close ties with the West. Over the past 30 years, Ukraine has been led by seven presidents.
- How big are Ukraine and Russia? Ukraine has an estimated population of 44 million – the seventh-largest in Europe. The country comprises 24 regions, known as oblasts.
May 23, 2024 · On May 21, Russia’s president Vladimir Putin hailed his first major victory since the early days of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, claiming that Russian forces had captured the eastern city...
Sep 5, 2023 · Follow live news updates on Russia’s war in Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have made it past more Russian entrenchments in their campaign to reach the Sea of Azov, but minefields and more enemy...
