Battle of Kursk… Zelensky is between attack in Russia and defense in Ukraine

Russia, taking into account the definitions of supply lines, as well as the experience of Russia in fighting in large areas or wars of wide geography.

Advance on Kursk and defeat to the east

Ukrainian gains in Kursk have been offset by losses in the Donetsk region to the east, where Russia declared control of a group of towns and cities in Donetsk in recent weeks.

So far, there is no sign of a let-up in the intensity of fighting in eastern Ukraine, at a time when Kiev was believed to be hoping that its surprise operation across the border would lead to Moscow resettled its troops.

To add more momentum, the Ukrainian president visited the Sumy region near the Russian Kursk border, his first visit to the border region since his country’s forces entered Russia more than two years ago. a week ago.

Zelensky, in a meeting with the head of the Ukrainian army, said that another area in the Kursk region had been controlled, and that more Russian prisoners of war had been held, which he hoped would be exchanged for Ukrainians who had gone the capture.

The invasion of Russia and the decline of German aid

The attack is considered a major issue in the context of the war, and according to military analysts, the operation in Ukraine represents the largest attack on Russia since World War II, and the number of Ukrainian forces involved reach about 10,000 soldiers, supported by weapons and artillery.

The calculation of success and failure in the invasion is still directly linked to the Western military support for Ukraine, while Zelensky seems to be worried about failing his friends in the level of support, so he renewed their requests to provide more weapons.

The most obvious challenge remains the current decline in German support, as well as Washington’s preoccupation with the presidential elections.

The Bloomberg website pointed out in an article that there have been shifts in Berlin’s policies, and that there are reports that Germany plans to significantly reduce aid to Ukraine in the near future and that it is on the budget to be cut in half by the end of the year. Note that Germany is the second largest supplier of arms to Ukraine after the United States.

Although German Chancellor Olaf Schulz confirmed that his country would remain Europe’s biggest supporter of Ukraine, he also stressed that Ukraine had not consulted Berlin on how they entered Russia, and he expected limited progress.

Russian Answer

On the other hand, Russia continues its work in the east, and prepares to respond to the Kursk attack, as expected.

Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his alleged attack on Ukraine, and said that Kiev forces tried to attack the nuclear plant in the city of Kursk. One hundred and fifteen thousand civilians were also evacuated from the borders of the Kursk region.

The accusations and evacuations are accompanied by international fears of a Russian response, as the US embassy in Kiev said there is an increasing risk of Russian missile and drone attacks on parts of Ukraine in the coming days. and the country is preparing to celebrate it. Saturday the twenty-third year of independence from the Soviet Union.

Putin vowed an equal response to the attack, which he described as a real provocation.

The importance of moving forward in the depths of Russia

Former Ukrainian diplomat Volodymyr Chumakov says that despite the Ukrainian invasion of Kursk, Putin did not deliver on his conditions for ending the war, including Kiev’s withdrawal from four Ukrainian regions and disarmament.

Shumakov says, in a statement to Sky News Arabia, that Zelensky’s benefits or bets in entering Kursk and bringing the war deep into Russia include:

• The Russian army, which was not ready for an attack from Kiev and did not strengthen the security of its borders, was tired.
• The Ukrainian invasion of Russia could lead to future land exchanges between the two countries or even nuclear installations if they are under control.
• The defense of the Sumy region represents a pre-emptive strike against the Russian forces to drive them out of this region and shake the morale of the Russian army.

Chumakov believes, “Zelensky directed all his attention to the fight in Kursk, and the conflict in other regions, such as Donbas, remains an alarming issue amid Russia’s use of heavy weapons, which forced of Ukraine to go back.”

Against this fact, Al-Kathlik believes that the invasion into Kursk and Belgorod regions remains a difficult option for Ukraine. It is expected that Kiev will not go back in the areas it controls, such as the Suji region, especially after destroying several bridges, which would hinder the Russian attack.

Chumakov emphasizes the importance of providing more military aid to Ukraine, which has long suffered from a decline in Western aid in exchange for the advance of Russian forces backed by its allies.

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Although the Ukrainian offensive broke the pattern of the war that had been going on, there are fears about the ability of the Ukrainian forces to withstand the depth of Russia, taking into account the definitions of supply lines, as well as the experience of Russia in fighting in large areas or wars of wide geography.

Advance on Kursk and defeat to the east

Ukrainian gains in Kursk have been offset by losses in the Donetsk region to the east, where Russia declared control of a group of towns and cities in Donetsk in recent weeks.

So far, there is no sign of a let-up in the intensity of fighting in eastern Ukraine, at a time when Kiev was believed to be hoping that its surprise operation across the border would lead to Moscow resettled its troops.

To add more momentum, the Ukrainian president visited the Sumy region near the Russian Kursk border, his first visit to the border region since his country’s forces entered Russia more than two years ago. a week ago.

Zelensky, in a meeting with the head of the Ukrainian army, said that another area in the Kursk region had been controlled, and that more Russian prisoners of war had been held, which he hoped would be exchanged for Ukrainians who had gone the capture.

The invasion of Russia and the decline of German aid

The attack is considered a major issue in the context of the war, and according to military analysts, the operation in Ukraine represents the largest attack on Russia since World War II, and the number of Ukrainian forces involved reach about 10,000 soldiers, supported by weapons and artillery.

The calculation of success and failure in the invasion is still directly linked to the Western military support for Ukraine, while Zelensky seems to be worried about failing his friends in the level of support, so he renewed their requests to provide more weapons.

The most obvious challenge remains the current decline in German support, as well as Washington’s preoccupation with the presidential elections.

The Bloomberg website pointed out in an article that there have been shifts in Berlin’s policies, and that there are reports that Germany plans to significantly reduce aid to Ukraine in the near future and that it is on the budget to be cut in half by the end of the year. Note that Germany is the second largest supplier of arms to Ukraine after the United States.

Although German Chancellor Olaf Schulz confirmed that his country would remain Europe’s biggest supporter of Ukraine, he also stressed that Ukraine had not consulted Berlin on how they entered Russia, and he expected limited progress.

Russian Answer

On the other hand, Russia continues its work in the east, and is preparing to respond to the Kursk attack as expected.

Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his alleged attack on Ukraine, and said that Kiev forces tried to attack the nuclear plant in the city of Kursk. One hundred and fifteen thousand civilians were also evacuated from the borders of the Kursk region.

The accusations and evacuations are accompanied by international fears of a Russian response, as the US embassy in Kiev said there is an increasing risk of Russian missile and drone attacks on parts of Ukraine in the coming days. and the country is preparing to celebrate it. Saturday the twenty-third year of independence from the Soviet Union.

Putin vowed an equal response to the attack, which he described as a real provocation.

The importance of moving forward in the depths of Russia

Former Ukrainian diplomat Volodymyr Chumakov says that despite the Ukrainian invasion of Kursk, Putin did not deliver on his conditions for ending the war, including Kiev’s withdrawal from four Ukrainian regions and disarmament.

Shumakov says, in a statement to Sky News Arabia, that Zelensky’s benefits or bets in entering Kursk and bringing the war deep into Russia include:

• The Russian army, which was not ready for an attack from Kiev and did not strengthen the security of its borders, was tired.
• The Ukrainian invasion of Russia could lead to future land exchanges between the two countries or even nuclear installations if they are under control.
• The defense of the Sumy region represents a pre-emptive strike against the Russian forces to drive them out of this region and shake the morale of the Russian army.

Chumakov believes, “Zelensky directed all his attention to the fight in Kursk, and the conflict in other regions, such as Donbas, remains an alarming issue amid Russia’s use of heavy weapons, which forced of Ukraine to go back.”

Against this fact, Al-Kathlik believes that the invasion into Kursk and Belgorod regions remains a difficult choice for Ukraine. It is expected that Kiev will not go back in the areas it controls, such as the Suji region, especially after destroying several bridges, which would hinder the Russian attack.

Chumakov emphasizes the importance of providing more military aid to Ukraine, which has suffered for a long time from a decline in Western aid in exchange for the advance of Russian forces backed by its allies.