The second phase of the war in Ukraine, associated with the Russian offensive in the east of the country, is no less dangerous than the first stages of the invasion. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is betting high on her, says CIA director William J.. Burns.

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After an unsuccessful attempt to capture Kyiv and the northern regions of Ukraine, Russian troops were forced to flee at the end of March.. After that, hostilities in eastern Ukraine escalated.. The invaders are trying to establish full control over the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. At the same time, according to Ukrainian officials, Putin has not rejected plans to seize the entire territory of Ukraine..