Ukrainian Forces Brace for Russian Counteroffensive: CIA Insights

Deputy CIA Director David Cohen stated that Ukrainian troops aim to hold onto captured Russian territory despite an expected tough counteroffensive. Russian President Vladimir Putin will face internal repercussions within Russian society over the territorial loss.

Deputy CIA Director David Cohen revealed on Wednesday that Ukrainian troops are determined to maintain the Russian territories they've seized for an extended duration, despite anticipating a challenging counteroffensive from Russia.

Speaking at an intelligence conference, Cohen emphasized that this retention of territory would come with a difficult fight.

He further noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin would have to manage the societal backlash within Russia stemming from these territorial losses.

(With inputs from agencies.)