US intel suggests Putin has abandoned ambitions to conquer Ukraine and won't launch significant offensive operations this year.
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US intelligence officials have said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has scaled back his ambitions in Ukraine after suffering serious military setbacks. Putin is now focused on preventing Ukraine from joining NATO, rather than seizing control of the country. The officials also said that it could take up to a decade for Russia to replenish its troops. Putin may seek a ceasefire to rebuild Russia's depleted military and erode Western support for Ukraine. However, the conflict is likely to continue as neither side has a decisive advantage.
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