War in Ukraine: according to journalist Renaud Girard "Bakhmout has become a little Verdun"

2023-05-08T07:15:12.976Z

Highlights: After more than a year of clashes, Russia is no closer to victory than it was a year ago. The conflict has been raging for more than two years, with both sides blaming each other for the deaths of thousands of people. The Russian army is now in control of large parts of the country, but it is not clear if it will be able to hold on to the rest of the territory it controls. The battle for control of the region is expected to continue until the end of the year, according to the UN.

After more than a year of clashes with the Ukrainians, if it thought it would win the war in a few days, Vladimir Putin's army is no closer to victory. For Renaud Girard, a great reporter and specialist in international issues at Le Figaro, it is now a question of avoiding defeat. for Russia. He was the guest of Europe 1 this morning.