US Politics | Ukraine news LATEST: Weakened Vladimir Putin faces huge headache as Crimean bridge repairs will last until NEXT autumn

VLADIMIR PUTIN will face a logistical nightmare as the UK's Ministry of Defence have claimed repairs to the Crimean bridge will last until next autumn. Russian forces will face heavy disruption to logistics as well as difficulty getting supplies to Crimea and southern Ukraine. The UK's Ministry of Defence have said: ...Replacement of the damaged rail bridge has been contracted for completion by September 2023, although Russia's Deputy Prime Minister stated the repair timeline would be expedited.... ...The Crimean bridge attack has disrupted Russian logistics supplies for Crimea and southern Ukraine, reducing Russia's ability to move military equipment and troops into the area by rail or road,... the ministry added. It comes as Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, will take part in the G20 summit in Bali next week and he is likely to attend virtually, according to his spokesperson. Read our Ukraine-Russia live blog below for the latest updates...