What's happening?

The skies are quiet near the town of Kherson60 miles northwest of Crimea, it was the first important city to be captured by the Russians. in eastern UkraineA country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022. . After fierce fighting, the bombs have almost stopped.

But is it good news or bad?

It has been more than a year now since RussiaThe largest country in the world by area. It has a population of 144 million people. invaded Ukraine. And both sides seem to want to save weapons for a big fight ahead.

Some experts think that Ukraine has enough weapons for one big push to retake their land from the Russians. But if the push fails, they may not have enough to try again.

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This push could come as soon as later this month.

Others say the planning could be a trick, to put Russian leaders off what they are really thinking.

Meanwhile, Russia has started making more weapons. It is preparing thousands of extra soldiers. It could be planning a new attack.

Both sides have big problems. Ukraine is short of weapons. Russia has many spies in its security services.

Yes! The Ukrainian soldiers are much more motivated than the Russians. And they are being supported by people from around the world.

No! Russia has many more people than Ukraine. It can train more soldiers, and quickly make more weapons - something Ukraine is running out of.