Russian war of aggression: Putin talks about progress as Ukraine advances
In the Russian war against Ukraine, there is little movement along the front line ahead of next winter. Both sides are focusing on air strikes against targets in the enemy's rear.
Russian troops are making rapid gains in the Ukraine war, according to Vladimir Putin. He claims Russian units have advanced close to the cities of Slowjansk, Kramatorsk and Druschkiwka in the Donezker region, and regained control of Swjatohirsk. Putin also states that Russian forces have reached the centre of Orichiw in the Saporischschja region and are 12km from the city of Sumy in the Nordostukraine.
Ukrainian and western observers, however, report a slowdown in the Russian advance and a stalemate at many front lines, with Ukrainian forces launching successful counterattacks in some areas.
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