Putin WINS Ukraine War? Why U.S And NATO Are Pulling Back as Russia Advances in Ukraine | Explained
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Putin WINS Ukraine War? Why U.S And NATO Are Pulling Back as Russia Advances in Ukraine | Explained
The Russia-Ukraine war has entered a brutal new phase.
In July 2025, Russia unleashed its largest-ever aerial assault on Kyiv, a sign of its growing dominance on the battlefield.
But how did we get here?
This in-depth report from Oneindia News examines the seismic shifts that have given Vladimir Putin the upper hand after years of stalemate.
The primary catalyst was the 2024 U.S. election and the return of Donald Trump.
We analyze how Trump's "America First" policy led to a complete halt in military aid to Ukraine, a stark contrast to the billions pumped in under the Joe Biden administration.
From Trump's vow to end the war in "24 hours" to backchannel talks with Moscow, his actions effectively isolated Kyiv and gave Russia a green light to escalate its offensive.
Beyond the White House, Russia itself has adapted.
Learning from early failures, Moscow embraced a brutal war of attrition, bolstered by massive support from allies like North Korea and Iran, and an economic lifeline from China.
With 450,000 new recruits in 2024, Russia’s overwhelming manpower is crushing Ukrainian defenses.
Meanwhile, Ukraine is facing a catastrophic crisis of its own.
With its military stretched thin, a severe shortage of soldiers and ammunition, and war fatigue setting in, the nation's survival hangs in the balance.
Despite innovative tactics like the "Operation Spider's Web" drone strikes, can President Zelenskyy's forces survive without robust Western support?
This video explains the intricate web of geopolitics, military strategy, and leadership changes that define the current state of the war.
As Russia pushes forward, we ask the critical question: Is Ukraine's defeat now inevitable?
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte issued a powerful warning during his Ukraine visit, assuring President Volodymyr Zelensky of “full force” support against Russia. Rutte declared that Moscow would “never again seize even one square kilometre of Ukraine,” stressing NATO’s commitment to defend Kyiv with strong security guarantees. His remarks signal a tougher stance as talks to end the war intensify. The visit underscores NATO’s united front, highlighting renewed Western determination to counter Russian aggression and safeguard Europe’s security landscape.
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We need to make sure Putin never tries to attack Ukraine again, NATO chief says
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Hungary and Slovakia have issued a joint letter to the European Union sharply criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after Ukrainian drones struck the Druzhba oil pipeline — a key energy lifeline for Central Europe. The move has fueled speculation that Budapest and Bratislava could distance themselves from Kyiv and shift their stance within NATO and the EU.
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Russia has escalated the war in Ukraine with one of its biggest aerial assaults of the year, launching over 600 drones and missiles on western Ukraine, striking residential areas and even a U.S.-owned electronics plant near the Hungarian border. At least one person was killed and 15 injured, including six night-shift workers at the American-run Flex factory. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of deliberately targeting American businesses, declaring that Putin does not seek peace but aims to install a Russian puppet in Ukraine. The attack came just days after U.S. President Donald Trump met Putin in Alaska and hosted Zelensky and European leaders at the White House. While Russia’s foreign minister claimed peace talks could happen, Zelensky said Moscow’s actions prove otherwise. The strike has raised tensions in Washington and Europe, with leaders weighing stronger sanctions and new military guarantees for Kyiv.
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EU's position taken into account by Ukraine and US, Kyiv's representative to the EU says
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The moment of strike shook Ukraine overnight as Russia unleashed one of its biggest aerial assaults of the war. More than 600 drones and missiles rained down on western Ukraine — a region long spared..
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