Russia launched an offensive in Ukraine throwing masses of conscripts into battle.

Ukraine is expected to launch its own offensive.

How could the next few months reshape the war and the prospects for peace?

I'm Steve Innskiy, with us, Mahalad, and this is up first from NPR News.

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Russian forces have begun an offensive in Ukraine.

Tens of thousands of new troops are forcing Ukrainian soldiers to pull back.

This Russian attack comes near the one-year anniversary of the invasion.

Ukraine's American allies expect to see more fighting in the weeks ahead.

General Mark Milley spoke with our colleague, Leyla Fadol, this week.

Now as we get into the spring, the storm comes here and probably a few more weeks.

You're looking at the March April time frame.

You are likely to see more movement, more offensive operations.

So I do think this is a critical moment.

That interview is part of an upcoming NPR special on the war's first year.

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