Vladimir Putin believes that he is winning the battle in Ukraine, despite Russian troops suffering heavy losses and having withdrawn from northern areas of the country, according to the last Western leader to meet with him.
Russia has failed to make the quick inroads into Ukraine that were widely anticipated given the size of its army and the armaments at its disposal during the invasion which began on February 24.
Under the inspirational leadership of Volodymyr Zelinsky, Ukrainian forces have fought for every inch of ground which has frustrated Russia’s advancement.
