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Robert Fox

OPINION - Vladimir Putin is hoping for a Ukraine truce in weeks — the West must step up to say no

It is now obvious. The war in Ukraine is at a tipping point — not only for Ukrainians and Russians but for the United States, wider Europe and, most particularly, the UK.

The Russians are on a roll — attacking at five points and beginning to dominate in the air and with electronic warfare. Ukraine still manages to counter-attack with cross-border raids and strikes on major facilities in Russia but ammunition is running low and support from the West dwindling.

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