Russia

Humiliated Putin Forced to Admit Scale of Ukraine’s Shock Invasion

ON THE BACK FOOT

The Russian president has told top officials he thinks the surprise attack is part of an effort to secure a better hand ahead of prospective peace negotiations.

Will Neal
Will Neal 

Reporter

Vladimir Putin on August 7, 2024
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Will Neal

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