Ukraine's made battlefield gains, but Russia tipped for large winter offensive

NPR | By Michel Martin

Published October 9, 2026 at 4:24 AM EDT

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Christina Harward of the Institute for the Study of War about Ukraine's recent battlefield gains and the expectation of a large winter offensive by Russia.

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