A. Putin’s original plan failed. Ukrainian ____ have taken back large parts of their country.

B. Russia has changed its strategy from blitzkrieg to ____ and war of attrition.

C. If the war continues for years, it will have tremendous ____ for Ukraine, Russia and the West.

D. Millions of Ukrainians have found ____ in some EU countries, especially Germany and Poland.

E. On its present ____, the war will make Europe a poorer and more battered continent.