Ukraine: The Latest

Russia loses 7000 troops in 5 days & Putin tells Trump: I’ll stop giving Iran intel if you cut off Ukraine

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Mar 23, 2026
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Michael Bohnert
Michael Bohnert, RAND analyst and military expert on weapons and battlefield dynamics. He discusses Ukraine’s long-range strikes that shut Russian airports. He breaks down drone waves, Flamingo cruise missiles, interceptor drone innovations, and how weather and batteries shape operations. He also weighs the strategic effects of deep strikes on Russia’s war production.
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Ukraine's Deep Strike Campaign Reaches Russian Energy Hubs

  • Ukraine sustained large-scale long-range drone strikes across many Russian regions, forcing closures of 15 airports and striking key oil export hubs like Primorsk.
  • Hosts reported Russia shot down hundreds of drones in single nights yet still suffered explosions at refineries and ports, showing strike reach despite losses.
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Reported Moscow Offer Tied Iran Intel To US Ukraine Support

  • Putin allegedly offered to stop sharing intelligence with Iran in exchange for the US cutting off support to Ukraine, a quid pro quo reportedly rejected by Washington.
  • The claim came from a Miami meeting where Kirill Dmitriev presented the idea to US envoys, worrying Ukrainian officials.
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Miami Talks Yield Prisoner Exchange Progress Only

  • Recent US‑Ukraine peace talks in Miami produced limited progress, with prisoner exchanges the main tangible outcome.
  • Both sides emphasized security guarantees and humanitarian tracks but gave no sign of a major breakthrough.
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