Topic: Counter Offensive

Anders Fogh Rasmussen claimed that European nations have overtaken the U.S. in total military and financial assistance to Ukraine, citing figures of 54 billion euros. He criticized the "incremental" approach of Western allies, arguing that the failure to provide long-range missiles and advanced weapons sooner hindered the Ukrainian counter-offensive. The hosts questioned the accuracy of the spending figures provided.

The Ukrainian spring counter-offensive has officially begun, with intense fighting reported in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. While President Zelenskyy confirms the push, Vladimir Putin claims the Ukrainian forces have failed to achieve their goals, as both sides release drone footage of tank battles in open fields.

Ukrainian troops launched a surprise counter-offensive in the north and east, attempting to recapture territory near the Russian border. Reports from CNBC and Shep Smith highlight the heavy cost of the fighting, with some Ukrainian soldiers reporting high casualty ratios. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin remains defiant, claiming Russia has lost nothing during the seven-month conflict.