Putin eyes next phase as military advance held up by Ukrainian resistance
28 February 2022 |
2:14 pm
Notwithstanding its overwhelming advantages, the Russian military campaign in Ukraine is meeting stiffer-than-expected resistance from Ukrainian forces. What could the next stage look like?
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