Is Russia Losing the War in Ukraine?
The article discusses the evolving dynamics of the war in Ukraine, suggesting that Ukraine may be gaining the upper hand. It highlights Ukraine's tactical victories and innovative warfare strategies, particularly in drone technology, while noting that Russia's oil industry is facing significant challenges due to Ukrainian attacks. However, the article cautions that strategic victories are still necessary for Ukraine to secure a definitive win in the conflict.
- ▪Ukraine's tactical victories on the battlefield are becoming more pronounced.
- ▪Ukrainian drone attacks have significantly impacted Russia's oil refining capacity, halting operations at major refineries.
- ▪The article emphasizes the need for Ukraine to achieve strategic victories beyond tactical gains.
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| Original publisher | HotAir |
| Canonical URL | https://hotair.com/david-strom/2026/05/22/is-russia-now-losing-the-war-in-ukraine-n3815173 |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-22T12:07:01.630Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-22T12:10:43.004Z |
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Is Russia Losing the War in Ukraine? David Strom 8:00 AM | May 22, 2026 KSTP-TV via AP, File Wars take twists and turns, so any conclusion at this stage is premature. But a war that looked like it was a grinding stalemate being fought to the last Russian or Ukrainian is looking increasingly like one that Ukraine is actually winning. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); Ukraine's tactical victories on the battlefield, as impressive as they are, won't ensure victory.
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