Putin Claims Ukraine War Ending, Analysts See Desperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made an unexpected claim that the war with Ukraine is ending, a statement interpreted by some analysts as a sign of his desperation. Observers suggest the dynamics of the conflict are changing, putting pressure on Putin.

12 May, 09:01 — 12 May, 09:01

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Putin let his desperation show with unexpected claim his war with Ukraine is ending

Putin is showing increasing signs of weakness while Ukraine is growing in confidence and the war is turning Kyiv’s way, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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First report: 20-minuten · 12 May, 05:10|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h

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«Dynamik verändert sich»: 4 Punkte, warum Putin zittern muss

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Putin let his desperation show with unexpected claim his war with Ukraine is ending

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«Dynamik verändert sich»: 4 Punkte, warum Putin zittern muss

Putin let his desperation show with unexpected claim his war with Ukraine is ending

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