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Russia has suffered one of its most significant battlefield defeats since the start of the Ukraine war. In a stunning reversal that has shocked Moscow and reshaped the trajectory of the conflict, Russian forces have withdrawn from Kherson, marking a major strategic and symbolic loss for Vladimir Putin. This development represents far more than a simple military setback — it exposes deep cracks in Russia’s war strategy and raises serious questions about the future of its occupation efforts in Ukraine.

In this video, we break down how and why Russia lost Kherson, what this defeat means for Putin politically, militarily, and psychologically, and how Ukraine’s counteroffensive continues to change the balance of power on the battlefield. Ukrainian forces, backed by Western intelligence and military support, executed a patient and disciplined campaign that targeted Russian supply lines, command centers, and logistics routes. Over time, this strategy made Russia’s position in Kherson unsustainable.

Kherson was the only regional capital Russia managed to capture after launching its full-scale invasion. Putin personally declared it “forever Russian,” making its loss especially humiliating for the Kremlin. The retreat undermines Moscow’s narrative of strength and exposes the limits of its military capabilities. Analysts now describe the withdrawal as a forced decision driven by logistics failures, mounting casualties, and the growing effectiveness of Ukrainian operations.

This episode explores:

Why Kherson was so strategically important

How Ukraine forced Russia into retreat

What this defeat means for Putin’s credibility

How Russian state media is reacting

Why Western intelligence saw this coming

What happens next in the Ukraine war

Whether this marks a turning point in the conflict

How NATO and the U.S. are responding

What risks of escalation still remain

We also examine the broader implications: Russia’s internal pressure, rising criticism from hardliners, the strain on its military leadership, and the growing uncertainty inside the Kremlin. As winter approaches and global attention intensifies, the loss of Kherson may represent the beginning of a deeper unraveling of Moscow’s war strategy.

Rachel Maddow–style analysis helps place this moment in historical and political context, showing how authoritarian narratives collapse when confronted with facts on the ground. Ukraine’s success sends a powerful message to the world: occupied territory can be liberated, and aggression does not guarantee victory.

If you want clear, in-depth, fact-driven analysis of the Ukraine war, Russian politics, and global power shifts — this video breaks it all down.

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