How Putin Almost Won the War in Ukraine

How Putin Almost Won the War in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin was sure that Russia would win the war in Ukraine within days by capturing Kyiv. Then he was sure Russia would be victorious by laying siege to cities around the country. Now he appears to be sure that Russia can hold southern Ukraine long enough for conscripts, supplies, and reinforcements to reach his forces before a Ukrainian offensive can break his lines. At the beginning of the war, Putin was close to winning. With every day that passes, Putin is coming closer and closer to losing.