A Clare professor believes Ukraine’s recent military advancements has changed the optics of the war.
Ukraine has switched to the offensive and has forced Russian troops to evacuate areas from the border regions of Kursks, resulting in roughly 75-thousand people fleeing from their homes.
Voldymyr Zelenksyy’s troops claim they have captured 1,000sqkm while Russian President Vladimir Putin is convinced it’s all in efforts for Ukraine to secure greater bargaining chips for future negotiations.
Newmarket-on-Fergus Native and Professor of Politics at DCU Donnacha Ó Beacháin says, the conflict is no longer confined to Ukraine’s regions.
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