I’m a veteran of the war in Iraq. I remember what that debate was — at least there was a debate. We've had no chance to have a debate to present evidence to the American people, to see the case the ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted Friday that Ukraine’s counteroffensive had “no chance” and talked up Russia’s financial health at his country’s main international economic forum.

“Strategically, Russia has no chance of winning this war. And it is necessary to hold on, so that even at the tactical levels, the terrorist state feels its defeat,” the president said.