# Russia prepares its ‘final push’ of the war this fall

https://mins.news/en/item/19346

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-11 16:27 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russia-prepares-its-final-push-of-the-war-this-fall/

> In Kyiv and the capitals of Ukraine’s allies, concerns about a brutal winter caused by Russian strikes are dominating the agenda. Yet the coming fall and winter may also become Russia’s own kind of final phase in the war. The assessment presented here is that Moscow is preparing for a decisive “final push” this fall. The wording points to an anticipated escalation rather than a confirmed outcome.

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