War in Ukraine: Moscow tries to move attention away from loss of Kherson

Moscow increased its claims about territorial gains in Donetsk region. - Copyright Euronews

By Euronews

Published on 15/11/2022 - 17:08

Moscow points to territorial gains in Donetsk, potentially trying to reframe the conversation away from Kherson.

Moscow has continued to point to its claims of territorial gains in the Donetsk region, potentially reframing the conversation about the war away from its losses in Kherson.

According to the Institute for the Study of War, “[Russian President Vladimir] Putin will likely elevate general Sergey Surovikin, and let him withdraw from western Kherson, on condition that he take the rest of the Donetsk region."