Putin Warns Ukraine of 'Irreparable Blow' as Russia Claims Upper Hand

Russian President Vladimir Putin boasted that Moscow's troops have the upper hand in the conflict with Ukraine, warning that Kyiv risks an 'irreparable' blow if it continues to fight back. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the West to ensure Kyiv has air superiority, essential for progress on the battlefield, and asked Switzerland to organize a peace conference. European nations are facing the possibility of the war dragging on indefinitely, with warnings of Russia's return as a serious military threat on NATO's eastern flank.