Russia Orders Retreat From Kherson, a Serious Reversal in the Ukraine War
Russia’s position had grown perilous in Kherson, a strategic city and one of the biggest prizes seized in its Ukraine invasion, but Russian hawks reacted angrily to the withdrawal.
Why Control of Kherson City Is Important to Russia and Ukraine
The decision by the Kremlin to withdraw from the city is a significant setback in its campaign to control southern Ukraine.
