https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fact-checking-putin-on-his-latest-claims-of-big-russian-successesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fact-checking-putin-on-his-latest-claims-of-big-russian-successeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fact-checking-putin-on-his-latest-claims-of-big-russian-successes#u62242Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:56:57 +0000Vladimir Putin claims Russian forces have advanced in the Donetsk region and surrounded Ukrainian troops. However, independent assessments and reports suggest these encirclements are not supported by evidence. While the Institute for the Study of War indicates Russia's offensive is accelerating in other areas, it suggests the current pace could mean it takes until 2032 to seize Donetsk. Additionally, reports emerge that some victory claims may be AI-fuelled fabrications, while the Russian military reportedly requests more time to capture the Donbas.Why it mattersThe discrepancy between Kr