Frontline Updates: 05-08-2025 - Before the Ceasefire: Colonel A.C. Oguntoye on Russia’s Final Push

Welcome back to *Frontline Updates,* the podcast where we go beyond the headlines to bring you direct insights from military leaders and analysts on the ground. I’m Alex Mercer.

Today, we bring you a critical debrief with Colonel A.C. Oguntoye, senior infantry commander, covering Russia’s military operations on May 8, 2025 — just before the newly announced ceasefire took effect. We’ll explore the final offensive maneuvers, the targeted strikes on Ukrainian and NATO-supplied assets, and how these moves shape the battlefield balance heading into the pause.

Stay tuned as we break down what this offensive phase reveals about Russia’s operational intent and what challenges lie ahead in the next chapter of the conflict.