A gruelling winter which has seen almost no ground being gained by either side is coming to a close.

The Ukrainians have been training new troops in NATO countries whose primary role is gain back land in the spring counter offensive. Freshly donated ammunition, tanks and planes will also be used in the attack.

The Russians are upgrading their defenses – so will the Ukrainians be equipped for this new offensive?

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Produced By: Dominic Giles

Featured In Story: Dr Sonia Mycak, Research Fellow at the Australian National University Centre for European studies

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 11 April 2023