Is Ukraine Winning the War?

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Posted on AllSides July 9, 2026

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Conventional wisdom regarding the war in Ukraine tends to swing like a pendulum, generally in tandem with the fortunes of the war. That means today's optimism regarding Ukraine's improved strategic prospects, while in many ways justified, is missing some balance.

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