What are realistic expectations for Ukraine's military offensive?
Most major military operations are shrouded in secrecy. Ukraine's planned offensive against Russia has been under public debate for months. This has created expectations. Some realistic, some not.
by Greg Myre
May 25, 2023
3 minutes
Major military operations are normally shrouded in secrecy. But Ukraine's planned offensive against Russia has been part of a lively public debate for months. This has created a wide range of expectations.
"In the best case, the Ukrainians really liberate a lot of territory, perhaps even pushing the Russians back to the line on Feb. 23 of last year before this massive Russian invasion began. That would be a huge blow to Moscow," said a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine who's now at Stanford University's Center for International Security and Cooperation
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