US EditionPutin Eyes Total Takeover of 4 Ukrainian Regions by Year-End, Testing Trump’s Resolve
- Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to fully control four Ukrainian regions by the end of 2025 amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- Putin extended Russia's defense plan until 2027 and seeks to sustain the war, rejecting peace talks and relying on expected military breakthroughs.
- Despite Putin's confidence, Western and European officials report significant Russian troop losses and doubt Moscow's ability to meet these objectives.
- US President Donald Trump called Ukraine a 'bloodbath' and may pressure Putin with new sanctions if Russia refuses ceasefire commitments.
- Putin prepares for a prolonged war without concessions, while Europe cautions Trump against forcing a premature settlement that risks Ukraine's position.
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Russia's ambitious plan to capture four Ukrainian regions by year's end met with skepticism
Bloomberg reported that Russia aims to capture four Ukrainian regions by the end of the year. Speaking with the Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne, Ukrainian Armed Forces reserve colonel and military expert Serhiy Hrabskiy expressed skepticism about Russia's ability to achieve this plan within the stated timeline. On May 19, Bloomberg reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin believes he has the upper hand on the front lines and thinks he can f…
Putin believes Russia can seize full control of annexed Ukrainian regions by end of year — Bloomberg
Vladimir Putin is "confident" that Russian forces can break through Ukraine’s defenses and fully seize control of Ukraine’s Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions by the end of 2025, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the Russian president’s thinking.
Bloomberg: Putin Is Going to Take over Four Regions of Ukraine Before the End of the Year
Putin is confident that this year's Russian troops will take over the entire territory of Donbas, Zaporozh region and Herson region, and on this basis he will negotiate with US President Trump, writing Bloomberg.
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