NewsWorld newsRussia Ukraine warVladimir Putin has been warned he is 'miserably' losing the war in Ukraine after a 'turnaround' in the conflict08:37, 07 Jun 2026Updated 08:48, 07 Jun 2026Vladimir Putin has been told by a top US general that he is "miserably" losing the war in Ukraine with figures on his own side also warning of "a full-scale defeat".‌Retired four star American General Jack Keane said Russia's spring and summer offensive has already failed "miserably" with the country now losing more territory than they have the ability to take.‌"That means that Ukraine is on the offensive and is retaking territory," said the ex-Vice Chief of Staff of the US Army, now chairman of the Institute for the Study of War.‌His comments came after Aleksey Chadaev, former Kremlin adviser and head of the Ushkuynik drone-warfare centre, warned Putin's course could lead to "a full-scale defeat". He argued Russia should accept a ceasefire and regroup.Prominent Russian war correspondent Anastasia Kashevarova also complained that "the enemy is hitting everything that moves on the roads [...]."Article continues belowShe added: "Ukraine's policy is: the more Russians die, the better".This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsRussia Ukraine war