Is this the moment Ukraine has been waiting for? | DW News

A new report claims the character of the war is shifting in favour of Ukraine, and that its partners should lean into this moment of potential advantage to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to reevaluate his position. DW's Ben Fajzullin speaks to co-author of the report George Barros from the Institute for the Study of War. A senior Ukrainian military commander also says Russia’s military is becoming exhausted and that the next six months will be critical for Ukraine to improve frontline positions, intensify drone warfare and enter future negotiations with Moscow from a position of strength. Ben also speaks to Robert B. Murrett, a former Vice Admiral in the U.S. Navy and Deputy Director of the Institute for Security Policy and Law at Syracuse University about the prospects for both sides. Chapters: 00:00 Is This a Turning Point in the Ukraine War? 02:40 Ukraine Gains Edge with Strike Strategy 05:00 Frontline Update: Ukraine Regaining Ground 07:20 Return of Tanks? Shift in Warfare Dynamics 09:50 Russian Advances Collapse Under Pressure 12:01 Drone War: Ukraine’s Innovation Advantage 14:21 Air, Land, Sea: Who Controls the War? 16:30 Supply Lines Targeted: Ukraine’s Key Tactic 18:39 Expert Debate: Momentum Shifts to Ukraine 21:38 Russian Army Exhaustion Becomes Visible 23:44 Black Sea & Crimea: Strategic Challenges 26:01 War Outlook: What Happens Next in 2026? #dwnews #ukrainewar #russia For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1