A Ukrainian counteroffensive has made big gains into Russian-held territory in Kharkiv. But a secret NATO report warns "neither side is likely to achieve a decisive victory for now." The war in Ukraine is "far from over" despite the country's hugely successful counteroffensive against Russian forces, a confidential NATO report has warned. This assessment contrasts with hopes that Ukraine's successful counteroffensive could be a decisive blow that could soon end the war. It seems a resolution is far from being reached, with the Kremlin recently underlining its concern at Ukraine's ambitions of joining NATO.

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