“Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, stated at his end-of-year news conference in December that the situation is changing dramatically. Movement is being seen along the entire front line every day,” said the BBC.
In the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, Russia’s war machine is slowly advancing through the open fields, taking over villages and towns. Civilians are fleeing ahead of the war, while others wait until the fighting is at their doorstep before escaping to safety.
Despite some recent successes for Ukraine, it appears that the country is losing ground after three years and an estimated million casualties. With the inauguration of Donald Trump approaching, there is uncertainty about the future of the conflict.
Trump has promised to end the war within 24 hours of taking office, but experts are skeptical about his plans. Ukrainian officials reject the idea of negotiations, believing that Russia has not faced enough consequences for its actions.
President Zelensky of Ukraine is trying to position himself as a potential partner for Trump, offering strategic resources and joint investments. However, there are concerns about Ukraine’s shaky position without concrete security guarantees.
The role of the West, particularly NATO, in supporting Ukraine’s defense is crucial. With the conflict at a critical point, the future remains uncertain.