Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed a major victory in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, announcing that Russian forces have “liberated” over 5,000 square kilometers of territory. According to Putin, Ukrainian forces are retreating in key areas, marking a significant shift in the battlefield dynamics. The statement comes amid intensified fighting in eastern Ukraine and has drawn swift reactions from Kyiv and the international community, with analysts questioning the strategic and humanitarian implications of the claimed gains. br br #PutinVictory #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineConflict #RussiaUkraineCrisis #PutinClaims #UkraineRetreat #LiberatedTerritory #EasternUkraine #WarUpdate #RussiaMilitary #UkraineNews #ConflictZone #RussiaUkraineBattle #BreakingNews #WarTensionsbr br Also Readbr br India Calls For Peace In Ukraine, Ready To Support Global Diplomatic Initiatives :: br Trump's India Tariffs 'Aggressive Leverage' To Force Russia To Stop Ukraine war: JD Vance :: br Ukrainian Envoy Confirms Zelenskyy’s Possible India Visit; Modi Pushes Peace Talks :: br br br ~PR.152~HT.408~PR.