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Is Ukraine Winning the War?
The Free Press • • world
Key Points:
- Ukraine has shifted from enduring hardship during a harsh winter to actively striking back with medium- and long-range attacks on Russian-occupied territories, including Crimea and parts of Russia itself.
- These Ukrainian strikes have caused significant military challenges for Russia and triggered an energy and political crisis in Crimea, leading to a state of emergency there.
- Energy infrastructure in Russia's heartland, including targets as far as St. Petersburg, has been hit, exposing more of Russia to the war's risks than before.
- The attacks on Russian refineries have contributed to rising gas prices and severe fuel shortages, creating political pressure for President Vladimir Putin.
- Despite the optimism about Ukraine's strategic position, the situation remains complex and requires a balanced perspective on the ongoing conflict.
