Senior Ukrainian commander sees imminent 'turning point' in war
A senior Ukrainian commander predicts an imminent turning point in the war against Russia, emphasizing a critical six-month window for Ukraine to gain battlefield initiative. Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky believes that Russian forces are exhausted and that Ukraine can leverage this to strengthen its position for peace talks. He highlights the importance of strategic gains in the Donetsk region to negotiate from a position of strength.
- ▪Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky states that the next six months are crucial for Ukraine to seize battlefield initiative from Russia.
- ▪He believes that Russian forces are exhausted and incapable of major breakthroughs.
- ▪Ukraine has reportedly retaken nearly 600 square kilometers of territory in 2026, although this figure has not been independently verified.
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Senior Ukrainian commander sees imminent 'turning point' in warSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxServicemen of the 148th Separate Artillery Zhytomyr Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine fire a BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Anatolii StepanovPublished May 27, 2026, 04:09 PMUpdated May 27, 2026, 04:09 PMKHARKIV REGION, Ukraine, May 27 - Ukraine has a six-month window in which to seize the battlefield initiative from Russia and strengthen its hand for peace talks, a senior commander told Reuters, predicting a "turning point" was imminent after more than four years of war.Russian forces have made grinding gains since their full-scale invasion of…
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