Russia may hope to use Trump’s 50-day window to wear down Ukraine, but quick gains seem unlikely

By Aplast Updated

Russia may hope to use Trump's 50-day window to wear down Ukraine, but quick gains seem unlikely

Amidst Trump’s ultimatum for a Ukraine peace deal, Russia’s summer offensive faces staunch resistance. Despite territorial gains in eastern Ukraine and attacks on key cities, Moscow’s progress remains slow. Capturing strategic strongholds like Pokrovsk and Kostyantynivka is crucial for Russia to advance further west. While Russia aims to exhaust Ukraine, drone warfare and delayed Western supplies impact the conflict’s trajectory.

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