Moscow’s forces are three miles from Dnipropetrovsk, a province they have never invaded. If they cross in, the advance would be a morale blow to Ukraine and complicate any territorial negotiations.

President Trump is promising to end the now three-year long war in Ukraine. But with Ukraine and Europe sidelined in current negotiations – how far off really is peace?

Ukraine has stood as the barrier to Russia’s bid to reclaim dominance in Europe. Now, on the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion — despite grand proclamations of Western support and aid carefully measured to fall short of what would allow Ukraine to make gains — it finds itself further from victory than ever.