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J_William_Ryan

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3. "Is Putin Losing The War"

Reply to gab13by13 (Original post)

Tue Nov 25, 2025, 09:52 AM

Nov 25

No.

Russia has a solid hold on Ukrainian territory in the east and southeast and Crimea in the south. Ukraine has made no progress retaking the occupied areas.

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Is Putin Losing The War [View all] gab13by13 Nov 25 OP

Of course he is losing Fiendish Thingy Nov 25 #1

I give credit where credit is due, gab13by13 Nov 25 #5

Happy to help! Fiendish Thingy Nov 25 #7

I've been thinking this for awhile. ananda Nov 25 #2

"Is Putin Losing The War" J_William_Ryan Nov 25 #3

Define solid. gab13by13 Nov 25 #6

Russia has been unable to retake much of the territory it had early in the war Kaleva Nov 25 #9

TSF is furiously trying to save him. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 25 #4

Putin may be willing for a cease fire at some point LetMyPeopleVote Nov 25 #8

Yes, Putin is losing the war indusurb Nov 25 #10