In Russia, many fear that the decision to leave Kherson has already been made. It is the wrong decision. It could have catastrophic consequences for Russia.”
Ukrainian officials have warned in recent days that claims that Russian forces are preparing to withdraw may be a ruse, suggesting that some Russian troops were disguising themselves as civilians.
Victory in Kherson, one of the key objectives of Kyiv’s southern offensive, would be a devastating blow to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, only weeks after a high-profile ceremony in Moscow in which he announced the annexation of Kherson oblast along with three other regions.
Ukrainian officials have warned in recent days that claims that Russian forces are preparing to withdraw may be a ruse, suggesting that some Russian troops were disguising themselves as civilians.
Victory in Kherson, one of the key objectives of Kyiv’s southern offensive, would be a devastating blow to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, only weeks after a high-profile ceremony in Moscow in which he announced the annexation of Kherson oblast along with three other regions.
