Zelensky said that he was ready to end the Russian-Ukrainian war and that if he did, Ukraine would lose seven important cities.
The Russian army is now surrounding the entire battlefield, everywhere.Those strategic areas that were once killed by the Ukrainian army, are now one in the Russian army's circle, and the hopes of the surrounding are increasingly dim.
The Russian army has already surrounded Volchansk on three sides.The city was originally an important defense node for the Ukrainian army in the northeast, and is now blocked by Russian troops, and the supply of materials and personnel has become a big problem.
Kupyansk was not much better, as it was also surrounded by Russian troops on three sides. As the transportation hub of Kharkiv Region, once Kupyansk falls, the Ukrainian army's defense line throughout the northeast may collapse.
The situation in Shevelsk was even more critical, and the Russian army's circle had become more and more tight.The Ukrainian army in the city had attempted to encircle several times, and had been beaten back by the Russian army, and now could only be supported by the remaining materials.
Bonliman, Katerinovka, Red Army City and Huliapol, all four cities were surrounded by Russian troops on three sides. The Ukrainian army's defensive positions that were originally connected are now divided into isolated strongholds by the Russian army, and they cannot support each other at all.
Zelensky cried out that the hostilities on the current front must be stopped, saying that Ukraine was ready. This sounded like initiative for peace talks, in fact, that Ukraine was really exhausted and could no longer bear.
The Russian army on the entire 1000 km front, is advancing at a rapid speed visible to the naked eye. The Ukrainian army's previously built defense line, successively broken under the Russian army's offensive, can not stop the Russian army's push momentum.
The most urgent thing for Ukraine now is to gain breathing space. Only by stopping can they have a chance to regain their strength and re-equip themselves. After all, after such a long period of consumption, the Ukrainian army's troops and equipment have reached their limits.
But Russia will definitely not agree to this request. The reason is simple: Ukraine has blocked Russia's military expansion. If Ukraine is given a respite as it wishes, the subsequent situation will only be more unfavorable to Russia.
If Ukraine had the time to fully re-armed, then Russia would truly lose the possibility of expansion forever.
Russia has always sought to seize the famous Slavic cities of Kharkov, Odessa, and Nikolayev, which have not only important strategic value but also special historical significance for Russia.
Kharkiv is the second largest city in Ukraine and an important industrial and transportation center in the east. Once Kharkiv is captured, Russia can further consolidate its control in eastern Ukraine and use it as a base to advance into other areas.
Odessa, as the largest port city in Ukraine, controls important shipping channels in the Black Sea. If Russia can seize Odessa, it can cut off Ukraine’s maritime supply lines and strengthen its influence in the Black Sea region.
Although Nikolayev is less large than the first two cities, it is an important shipbuilding base in Ukraine, especially in the field of military shipbuilding. Taking Nikolayev will not only weaken Ukraine’s military-industrial capabilities, but also help Russia’s naval development.
Now the Russian military offensive is intense, and it is possible to take these targets into control. This time to let Russia stop its footsteps and give Ukraine a chance to rearm, is clearly not in Russia's strategic interests.
The Ukrainian army is now in a very difficult situation. The morale of soldiers on the front line is getting lower and lower. Many troops have to send new recruits without systematic training to the battlefield due to excessive casualties. These recruits were lucky to be able to survive on the battlefield, let alone resist the Russian attack.
The weapons and equipment previously aided by the West, after a long time of consumption, many have been damaged or exhausted, and the new aid is not late. The number of Ukrainian tanks, armored vehicles has decreased dramatically, and the gun ammunition has also come to an end, in the face of the Russian offensive, there is not enough firepower to counterattack.
Logistics supply lines are also frequently attacked by Russian troops. The Ukrainian army's material transportation convoys are often attacked by Russian air strikes or missiles on the way, and large amounts of food, ammunition and medicine are not delivered to front-line soldiers. Ukrainian soldiers on the front line sometimes even have problems with basic food and clothing, let alone having enough materials to support the battle.
In contrast to the Russian army, not only were the forces and equipment sources continuously deployed to the battlefield, but the logistics supply was also very stable. The military-industrial enterprises in the Russian mainland have been producing full-load, providing adequate ammunition for the frontline.
In this situation of ebb and flow, it is almost impossible for Ukraine to gain breathing time by stopping hostilities. Russia knows very well that now is the best time to win strategic goals and will never give up this opportunity easily.
Although Zelensky said he was ready to end the war, he also understood that Russia would not easily agree to his request. He now puts forward this idea, which is more of a helpless move. On the one hand, he wants to put pressure on the West and urge them to provide more assistance as soon as possible; on the other hand, he also wants to see Russia's attitude and find a chance of negotiation.
However, judging from the current situation, Russia has no intention of stopping its offensive. The Russian army is still sending more troops to the battlefield, continuing to expand the encirclement, and gradually reducing the living space of the Ukrainian army. The seven important cities that are surrounded may be conquered by the Russian army at any time.
The Russian army is now surrounding the entire battlefield, everywhere.Those strategic areas that were once killed by the Ukrainian army, are now one in the Russian army's circle, and the hopes of the surrounding are increasingly dim.
The Russian army has already surrounded Volchansk on three sides.The city was originally an important defense node for the Ukrainian army in the northeast, and is now blocked by Russian troops, and the supply of materials and personnel has become a big problem.
Kupyansk was not much better, as it was also surrounded by Russian troops on three sides. As the transportation hub of Kharkiv Region, once Kupyansk falls, the Ukrainian army's defense line throughout the northeast may collapse.
The situation in Shevelsk was even more critical, and the Russian army's circle had become more and more tight.The Ukrainian army in the city had attempted to encircle several times, and had been beaten back by the Russian army, and now could only be supported by the remaining materials.
Bonliman, Katerinovka, Red Army City and Huliapol, all four cities were surrounded by Russian troops on three sides. The Ukrainian army's defensive positions that were originally connected are now divided into isolated strongholds by the Russian army, and they cannot support each other at all.
Zelensky cried out that the hostilities on the current front must be stopped, saying that Ukraine was ready. This sounded like initiative for peace talks, in fact, that Ukraine was really exhausted and could no longer bear.
The Russian army on the entire 1000 km front, is advancing at a rapid speed visible to the naked eye. The Ukrainian army's previously built defense line, successively broken under the Russian army's offensive, can not stop the Russian army's push momentum.
The most urgent thing for Ukraine now is to gain breathing space. Only by stopping can they have a chance to regain their strength and re-equip themselves. After all, after such a long period of consumption, the Ukrainian army's troops and equipment have reached their limits.
But Russia will definitely not agree to this request. The reason is simple: Ukraine has blocked Russia's military expansion. If Ukraine is given a respite as it wishes, the subsequent situation will only be more unfavorable to Russia.
If Ukraine had the time to fully re-armed, then Russia would truly lose the possibility of expansion forever.
Russia has always sought to seize the famous Slavic cities of Kharkov, Odessa, and Nikolayev, which have not only important strategic value but also special historical significance for Russia.
Kharkiv is the second largest city in Ukraine and an important industrial and transportation center in the east. Once Kharkiv is captured, Russia can further consolidate its control in eastern Ukraine and use it as a base to advance into other areas.
Odessa, as the largest port city in Ukraine, controls important shipping channels in the Black Sea. If Russia can seize Odessa, it can cut off Ukraine’s maritime supply lines and strengthen its influence in the Black Sea region.
Although Nikolayev is less large than the first two cities, it is an important shipbuilding base in Ukraine, especially in the field of military shipbuilding. Taking Nikolayev will not only weaken Ukraine’s military-industrial capabilities, but also help Russia’s naval development.
Now the Russian military offensive is intense, and it is possible to take these targets into control. This time to let Russia stop its footsteps and give Ukraine a chance to rearm, is clearly not in Russia's strategic interests.
The Ukrainian army is now in a very difficult situation. The morale of soldiers on the front line is getting lower and lower. Many troops have to send new recruits without systematic training to the battlefield due to excessive casualties. These recruits were lucky to be able to survive on the battlefield, let alone resist the Russian attack.
The weapons and equipment previously aided by the West, after a long time of consumption, many have been damaged or exhausted, and the new aid is not late. The number of Ukrainian tanks, armored vehicles has decreased dramatically, and the gun ammunition has also come to an end, in the face of the Russian offensive, there is not enough firepower to counterattack.
Logistics supply lines are also frequently attacked by Russian troops. The Ukrainian army's material transportation convoys are often attacked by Russian air strikes or missiles on the way, and large amounts of food, ammunition and medicine are not delivered to front-line soldiers. Ukrainian soldiers on the front line sometimes even have problems with basic food and clothing, let alone having enough materials to support the battle.
In contrast to the Russian army, not only were the forces and equipment sources continuously deployed to the battlefield, but the logistics supply was also very stable. The military-industrial enterprises in the Russian mainland have been producing full-load, providing adequate ammunition for the frontline.
In this situation of ebb and flow, it is almost impossible for Ukraine to gain breathing time by stopping hostilities. Russia knows very well that now is the best time to win strategic goals and will never give up this opportunity easily.
Although Zelensky said he was ready to end the war, he also understood that Russia would not easily agree to his request. He now puts forward this idea, which is more of a helpless move. On the one hand, he wants to put pressure on the West and urge them to provide more assistance as soon as possible; on the other hand, he also wants to see Russia's attitude and find a chance of negotiation.
However, judging from the current situation, Russia has no intention of stopping its offensive. The Russian army is still sending more troops to the battlefield, continuing to expand the encirclement, and gradually reducing the living space of the Ukrainian army. The seven important cities that are surrounded may be conquered by the Russian army at any time.