Is the tide turning against Russia in Ukraine?
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-06-30 17:10 UTC+10:00
Section: COMMENTARY
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Europe, Military & Defence, Ukraine/Russia, Financial Markets, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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LONDON – Russian President Vladimir Putin has had a tough few months. While the Ukraine war never unfolded according to plan, Putin believed, until recently, that time was on his side. Russia managed to increase its share of occupied Ukrainian territory in 2025 — albeit only slightly, from 18.5% to 19.3%.
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