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Within the expert community, how they mutated from expectations of a russian spring offensive into expectations of a ukrainian cou nteroffe nsive. and i think one of the bigger reasons is that ukraine is still enjoying enough western support. it is still getting... ..quantities of western armaments that are sufficient to be used in this counteroffensive. the big question, though, is that, what do the russians have? do they still have enough missiles and manpower? does their command function effe...

Officials believe the campaign will now finally launch, and the initial shaping operations for the next stage have already begun.

Biden suggested today in an interview that hundred thousand have been killed and of course many ukrainians have been killed, but it has been a very hard fight for both sides and perhaps particularfor the russians so the other factor and maybe has bought time for ukraine to help build up its borders for a counteroffensive which is going on while the fight for bakhmut it has taken place. while the fight for bakhmut it has taken place-— while the fight for bakhmut it has taken lace. ., , ., , ., ...

Far from the front lines. is there a sense tonight when the widely expected spring offensive from the ukrainians may begin? >> reporter: that is a closely guarded secret here in ukraine. there is evidence of course one sees with ones own eyes the movement of troops. we know there are a number of combat brigades. many of them have been trained in nato countries, the united kingdom and others. we know that there is a lot more equipment now available to the ukrainians including air defenses but als...

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Against russia, but to help give ukraine an additional piece of support and offensive power in the skies as they brace for that coming spring offensive. >> mike, what else is going to be on the presidents agenda? what are the key major issues he will be focusing on on this g7 summit? >> well katie, president biden is wrapping up whats been a jam-packed saturday here in carolina. the day at which the looming specter of china, that is been the real focus here. the president participating in a meet...

Fighter jets from allied countries to ukraine. what kind of a difference could that make? request us now is former commander general of the u.s. army europe and 7th army retired general mark hertling. great to have you here. this is the f-16, what difference would that make? >> it is a dual purpose for ground attack and combat air controls. the air force has determined that they can train already trained ukrainian pilots in a shorter period of time, three to four months. untrained pilots will ta...

Officials believe the campaign will now finally launch, and the initial shaping operations for the next stage have already begun.

To the war in ukraine. as the two sides ready themselves for a spring offensive, some energy continues to play key role in giving a clear view of the situation on the ground, both in the devastation that is been caused by the fighting in the very start of the war, a picture of the movement between troops and military equipment. forthe movement between troops and military equipment. for the public, these images of serve to debunk misinformation about the war, shining a light on some of worst atro...

Assistance it has received can result in major victories on the battlefield. president zelensky says his country still doesnt have everything it needs to launch what is likely to be a crucial phase in the war. joining me now is lieutenant colonel alexander vindman, former director of european affairs for the united states national security council. great to have you on our show. ukrainian president zelensky has visited european countries as he looks to secure more ammunitions and weapons for the...