“Reminiscent of the first months of the war”: Russia cuts deeper into Ukraine after 1000 days of war,
Despite the limited scope of Russia's success in 2024, it has an important psychological effect.
The war of attrition is approaching its 1000th day, with neither side showing any willingness to negotiate. Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, said that he was able to quickly end the conflict, although he did not specify how or in whose favor, writes the Associated Press.
Phillips O'Brien, professor of strategic studies at the University of St. Andrews, notes that the current situation affects Russia's strategy in Ukraine. In his opinion, Trump may try to stop the supply of weapons to Ukraine, which will create conditions for a ceasefire on terms favorable to Russia:
“If cutting off aid leads to a frozen conflict, Russia will try to maintain maximum…
