Russian Offensive Hampered by Losses, Western Officials Say
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Mounting Russian casualties are likely to hinder President Vladimir Putin’s ability to launch a large-scale offensive against Ukraine in the coming months, according to Western officials.
Russia’s battlefield losses have exceeded recruitment for three straight months, pointing to a trend that may factor into Putin’s calculus in orchestrating a potential military surge in the spring or summer months, the officials said on condition of anonymity.