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Ukraine regains momentum as Russia suffers battlefield losses | DW News
May 12, 2026
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Ukraine is striking deeper into Russian territory than at any point in the war. In April, for the first time since 2024, it regained more ground than it lost. We ask Sir Lawrence Freedman, one of Britain's leading war‑studies experts, whether this marks a genuine turning point. Chapters: 00:00 Four years of Ukraine war: Is the tide turning? 00:22 EU Ministers weigh deeper support 01:03 Drone warfare changes the dynamics 01:25 Growing international interest in Ukrainian drone expertise 02:10 EU releases major financial support after political shifts 02:42 Expert View: What has changed — and what comes next 03:49 Mounting Russian pressure undermines Moscow's victory narrative 04:46 Ukraine's shift to domestic weapons production 06:01 Scaled-down Victory Day parade hints at Kremlin anxiety 07:13 Peace talks, pressure and Putin's options #russia #ukrainewar #ukraine #drones #dwcurrentaffairs 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
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