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Large nuclear exercise, activity in Belarus and warnings from Ukrainian intelligence – Russia is not winning, but may again be preparing something in the north.

The legendary Mala Tokmachka is worrying the Russians – they “captured” it, but it is controlled by Ukrainians, who are reportedly preparing an offensive in the south.

The land route to Crimea is no longer safe for Russia.

Maps of the day: northern Ukraine; Zaporizhzhia region.