(KYIV) – Nearly four years after the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin announced what he described as a short three day military operation to subdue Ukraine, the conflict has entered its 1,500th day with Russia facing mounting military strain. At the outset in 2022, Russia was widely regarded as the world’s second strongest military power, viewed by many analysts as capable of challenging NATO and the United States. Ukrainian officials were reportedly offered condolences amid expectations of a swift Russian victory.…
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