Ukraine's Spring Counter-Offensive

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There have been numerous Ukrainian strikes deep within Russian-controlled territory in eastern Ukraine and in southern Ukraine. The Ukrainians are clearly trying to knock out logistical centers, command and control centers, generally to disrupt Russia's defensive plans. So it does look like Kiev is trying to probe Russia's defensive lines here and there to sort of gauge where its weaknesses are as it gears up for a more major ground advance.

Binance has lost a quarter of its market share, the US government is on the verge of passing a deal to raise the debt ceiling, and Eurozone inflation has fallen more than economists expected to hit its lowest level since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Plus, Ukraine’s attacks such as the Moscow drone strikes are seen as ‘magician’s sleight of hand’ that deceives the Kremlin and derails Russia’s plans.

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