A lot has been happening on the Ukraine front, and we’re way past due for a proper update. Today, we’ll take a look at the military situation on the ground, negotiations, and everything in between.
The Military Picture
The Russian military currently has the momentum in the Ukraine war. They’re pushing Ukraine hard in Kursk while maintaining forward momentum on all other fronts.
As you all know, while it’s a high-intensity conflict, the gains made in this war are very marginal. When we say "gains," we’re typically talking about 1km here and there. The Russian military is a very slow-moving, artillery-based force; maneuver warfare is not a language they speak.
Let’s zoom in on Kursk. In the last Ukraine update back in October, it looked like this:
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