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Blinken says Ukraine has taken back 50% of territory that Russia seized (www.reuters.com)

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[–] anewbeginning@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

That was never going to happen. The lines have to strongly defended. But it is no assurance of defeat. It only increases the expense and time to recover. And once Ukrainians have some air force capabilities their combined arms offensive capabilities will be much greater.