Putin's New Offensives: Ukraine's Grinding War

0:00Today is March 20th. Here's what's making headlines worldwide. Russian President Vladimir Putin looks set to launch fresh offenses against Ukraine, aiming to grab more territory in the East as U.S. brokered, peace talks stall over the Middle East War. High oil prices are padding Moscow's war chest, while U.S. air defenses get used up defending against Iranian strikes in the Gulf, leaving less for, Kiev in the invasion's fifth year. On the battlefield, Russian forces are massing reserves and wrapping up artillery in drone strikes to soften Ukrainian lines, especially around the Donetsk region. Ukraine is hitting back with counterattacks and D&I per Petrovs in Zabarigia, targeting Russian supply lines to disrupt those plans. The fight has turned into a slow grind of attrition, with drones limiting big tank pushes. European allies promised steady aid to Ukraine, but they're arguing over a 90 billion-year-old loan to fund Kiev's needs for two years. President Trump has lashed out a NATO for not sending ships to secure oil tankers in the

1:02straight of her moves, and he dismissed the Linsky's offer to send. Over 200 experts to help counter Iranian drones. U.S. intelligence says Russia holds the advantage, sticking to a war of attrition until it meets his goals. Talks remain deadlocked, with Putin demanding Ukrainian pullbacks from annex areas and no NATO membership, while Zalinsky wants a ceasefire and security guarantees. Trump has waved some oil sanctions on Russia and urged Zalinsky to cut a deal fast, as Moscow engages just enough to keep aid flowing slowly and, pressure building on the front lines.