Is the war in Ukraine nearing its end?

Ukraine’s surprise counter-attack has inflicted a huge defeat on Vladimir Putin’s forces. Has the tide turned in the war? Our correspondents discuss the latest developments, what they might mean for Putin’s grip on power in Russia and whether a Ukrainian victory is possible. 00:00 - How effective has the Ukrainian counter-offensive been? 02:01 - How have Western-supplied weapons helped Ukraine? 03:20 - How has the Kremlin reacted? 06:20 - Is a Ukrainian victory possible? 07:53 - Is Putin’s political future at stake? Is Russia on the run? https://econ.st/3U3TnNj Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI To read more of our coverage on the war in Ukraine: https://econ.st/3BfxLoC The wounded soldiers of Ukraine’s southern offensive: https://econ.st/3xk10FU Ukraine seizes the initiative in the east: https://econ.st/3dei0qc Ukraine’s army pierces Russian lines near Kharkiv: https://econ.st/3Lc0Bef Ukraine is losing fewer soldiers in its counter-offensive than Russia claims: https://econ.st/3eLTiOi Six months of war in Ukraine: https://econ.st/3BBExX4 When and how might the war in Ukraine end? https://econ.st/3L7sCnf