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Nearly two years into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the war is at a critical juncture. Western nations are struggling to maintain financial and military support for Ukraine, with signs of waning public backing. Despite severe sanctions, Russia has managed to sustain its larger war effort and is preparing for a protracted conflict, betting on outlasting Western aid to Ukraine.
Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange heavy long-range attacks, with Russian defenses claiming to have shot down Ukrainian missiles over Crimea and Belgorod. The U.S. has revealed that Russia is using North Korean ballistic missiles and is seeking missiles from Iran. Casualties and damage have been reported on both sides, with civilian areas and infrastructure being targeted. NATO is discussing further defense support for Ukraine, while the country also faces threats of Russian cyberattacks on its telecommunications.
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) suggests that Russian President Vladimir Putin is portraying the conflict in Ukraine as a broader war against the West to rationalize the significant losses of Russian troops. Despite substantial casualties, with estimates of 315,000 since the war's onset, Russia has made minimal territorial advances. Putin's recent rhetoric and actions, including a meeting with wounded soldiers, seem to be aimed at providing ideological justification for continued combat and to frame the West, not Ukraine, as the primary adversary. This narrative could be part of a strategy to maintain Russian military mobilization and to potentially pressure the West into negotiations that could undermine Ukraine's position.
On day 679 of the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia intensified its attacks on Ukrainian cities, causing casualties and infrastructure damage. Ukrainian air defenses reportedly intercepted all Russian hypersonic missiles aimed at the country. The attacks have been widely condemned by European leaders, with calls for increased support and sanctions against Russia. The UN has called for de-escalation and protection of civilians. Meanwhile, Norway has agreed to sell weapons directly to Ukraine, and Turkey is blocking UK minehunters from reaching the Black Sea due to an international maritime pact.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning to the United States and its Western allies, accusing them of being the true enemies by aiding Ukraine in the ongoing conflict. He claims that the West's support for Ukraine is an attempt to destroy Russian statehood and achieve a strategic defeat of Russia. Despite high Russian military casualties claimed by Ukraine, Putin asserts that the West's efforts to "deal with Russia" will fail and suggests that Russia will respond more swiftly to any threats, hinting at the potential for escalated conflict or even nuclear retaliation. The U.S. State Department and the White House have been contacted for comments on Putin's threats.
Russian hypersonic ballistic missiles struck Ukraine's largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, resulting in at least four civilian deaths and nearly 100 injuries. The attacks, which involved the advanced Kinzhal missiles, targeted military industrial facilities and depots, according to Russia, but also hit civilian areas. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported that air defense systems helped shoot down many of the missiles, saving lives. The strikes are part of a larger pattern of intensified bombardment as the war nears its two-year mark, with both sides reporting significant attacks and casualties.
President Vladimir Putin has declared an intensification of military strikes on Ukraine following a Ukrainian attack on the Russian city of Belgorod, which resulted in civilian casualties. Despite targeting what Putin describes as "military installations," recent Russian strikes have hit civilian structures, including a university and a museum. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has dismissed the idea that Russia is winning the war, citing heavy Russian losses and Ukraine's success in breaking a Black Sea blockade. Zelenskiy also emphasized the need for continued global support and rejected the prospect of peace talks with Russia, labeling their actions as those of a "terrorist country." Putin maintains that Russia holds the "strategic initiative" and seeks to end the conflict on its own terms.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to intensify military strikes on Ukraine in response to a deadly attack on the Russian city of Belgorod, which resulted in at least 25 deaths and over 100 injuries. Putin labeled the incident a "terrorist attack" and accused Ukraine of targeting civilian areas. The escalation follows a series of New Year's Day attacks across Ukraine and Russian-occupied territories, including the death of a teenager in Odesa and damage to a historical museum in Lviv. Despite the intensifying conflict, Ukrainian officials seldom admit to strikes on Russian soil.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to intensify military operations against Ukraine following a Ukrainian attack on the Russian city of Belgorod, which he described as a "deliberate strike against civilians." The attack reportedly resulted in 25 deaths, including a 4-year-old child. Putin's statements come amidst a series of reciprocal bombardments between Russia and Ukraine, with Russia conducting a significant missile attack across Ukrainian cities, leading to at least 45 fatalities. Putin insists on ending the war on Russia's terms and criticizes Western support for Ukraine, while Ukrainian President Zelensky plans to ramp up weapons production, including drones, in the coming year.
Russia retaliated with a drone assault on Ukraine after an attack on the Russian city of Belgorod, which killed 24 people and injured over a hundred. Ukraine's Air Force reported shooting down 21 of 49 Russian drones, while the city of Kharkiv suffered damage and casualties, including a British journalist and a Ukrainian translator working with a German TV crew. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have targeted military facilities in Kharkiv, alleging Ukrainian forces were involved in the Belgorod attack. The incident escalated tensions, leading to an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting where Russia accused Ukraine of terrorism.
On the 676th day of the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia conducted heavy bombardments on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Kharkiv, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to residential areas. Ukraine's air defense systems were activated in response to drone attacks. In retaliation, Ukraine struck the Russian city of Belgorod, claiming to target military sites, while Russia faced increased troop casualties in 2023 due to military degradation. Meanwhile, Russia refused to explain the presence of a missile in Polish airspace without concrete evidence of its origin.