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Ukrainian forces: Keeping spirits up as winter approaches

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November 29, 2023

The Ukrainian army must figure out what to do now that the the counteroffensive is largely seen as a failure. DW correspondent Mathias Bölinger tuned in on the mood of Ukrainian soldiers battling on the frontlines.

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