Russia–Ukraine WarEuropean Security

Kherson recaptured; Russia retreats across Dnipro

_Europe/__Global Security

Summary

Ukraine liberated Kherson — the only regional capital Russia had captured — after Russian forces withdrew across the Dnipro river. Zelensky visited the city in person. The liberation was a major symbolic victory but left Ukraine facing dug-in Russian positions on the river's eastern bank.

The liberation, Zelensky's visit, and the military situation on the Dnipro's eastern bank.

Analysis of why the war is likely to become a frozen conflict along roughly current lines.

How this connects

↓ Downstream

Ukraine war triggers energy supply shock

Global Central Bank Policy

Triggered
↓ Downstream

Ukraine war reshapes European politics

Western Democratic Fragility

Triggered