Russia says it has gained full control of the strategic city of Kupiansk as its winter offensive intensifies, increasing pressure on Ukrainian forces and Kyiv’s leadership. Ukraine disputes the claim, saying fighting continues amid harsh winter conditions.

This video explains why Kupiansk matters, how winter warfare is reshaping the battlefield, and what Russia’s advance could mean for Ukraine and its Western allies.

Russia's Winter Advance Threatens Ukraine, Putin Claims Full Control Of Kupiansk

Russia claims it has taken full control of the strategically vital city of Kupiansk, even as Ukraine disputes the claim and continues daily counteroffensive attempts. Russian officials say the key rail and logistics hub remains firmly under their control, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited frontline troops near the city, highlighting its importance in the ongoing war.

Meanwhile, European leaders are discussing security guarantees for Ukraine, including a proposed multinational peacekeeping force, though Moscow says it has not seen any official proposal. This video breaks down the latest battlefield updates, conflicting claims, and the broader implications for Ukraine’s security and Europe’s role in the conflict.

'Putin Lying About Capture Of Kupiansk': Zelensky Claims

The city of Kupiansk is just 25 miles from the Russian border. A strategic city in the Kharkiv region it had been captured by the invading Russian forces in the initial days of the war, before it was retaken by the Ukrainian forces in September last year. From the reports that are now coming in from the battle lines, Kupiansk has again become the focus of Russia's assault. The city's residents are bracing themselves for a possible second occupation from the Russians. After two months of a sluggish counteroffensive, what has become clear is that Ukraine has failed to make any major inroads into the Russian defences. The Crimean peninsula and the eastern frontlines had been the major theatre of combat. But the focus point of the fighting is beginning to shift again Mohammed Saleh gets you the details.

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