Recently, Russia once again reported good news and completely controlled Severodonetsk. After that, the Russian coalition forces pursued the victory. While massing troops on the front line and launching an extensive offensive, they launched missile attacks on military targets in Ukraine. A large number of Ukrainian troops who had not had time to go to the front were wiped out in the training camp.
At the same time, the Russian coalition forces have stepped up their offensive against Lisichansk and currently control about 30% of the area.
Currently, in the Lugansk region, the only major town controlled by the Ukrainian army is Lisichansk. This place has terrain advantages, it is condescending, easy to defend and difficult to attack, but it still cannot stop the Russian coalition forces. It will only be a matter of time before the Russians take it.
In view of the passivity on the frontal battlefield, Ukrainian President Zelensky spoke at the G7 summit, demanding that the conflict must be ended before the end of the year.
According to Russian RT reports, Zelensky said in a video connection with G7 leaders that once the harsh winter enters, the battle between the Ukrainian army and the Russian army will be more difficult, and requires the G7 to make every effort to end the conflict before the end of the year. The West was also asked to provide anti-aircraft missiles.
Zelenskiy’s words were like issuing an order, but also an ultimatum, “ordering” Western countries to end the conflict before the end of the year, otherwise the Ukrainian army would be no match once winter enters. Once Ukraine suffers a disastrous defeat, the West will also become passive.
Zelensky is obviously forcing Western countries to put pressure on Russia. It is impossible to expect the West to send troops. It can only allow the West to increase sanctions and suppress Russia economically. Although Russia has withstood the fierce economic attacks from the West, this is only temporary.
In the long run, Russia will become increasingly difficult economically. This is also the main reason why the West still wants to impose sanctions on Russia even though it knows it is "suicidal". Now it's a matter of "who blinks first." Whoever fails to hold on first may be out.
Zelensky is worried that the West will no longer "suicide" for the sake of its own economy, so he will explain to them the consequences. If the conflict drags on until winter, everyone will have to "finish it."
After entering winter, it is not just the Uzbek army that is suffering. The harsh winter weather will make European countries feel chilly. There are already problems with energy supply. How to survive this winter has become a problem for European countries. If the conflict still cannot be ended at that time, energy is likely to become Russia's "weapon". This is a real drain on the pot, and Europe will certainly not be able to bear it.
Therefore, Russia will face greater pressure in the next period of time. This has now been reflected, with the G7 countries adding additional sanctions, including an embargo on Russian gold. At the military level, Ukraine was also promised to provide assistance with air defense weapons. Taking action on both sides at the same time is a big test for Russia.
Of course, Russia has experienced much more difficult moments in history than it is now, and has finally overcome them. It will not give in easily this time, even if it faces three-dimensional suppression from the entire Western camp.
At present, the Russian army is still continuing to advance in accordance with the established goals. In addition to the Donbass area, the Russian army is also continuing to shell Kherson, Chernigov, Sumy, Kharkov and other areas.
The shelling in the north is to cut off the transportation links of Lisichansk and at the same time pave the way for the attack on Kharkov.
The shelling in the south is to prepare for the attack on Nikolayev and Odessa .
These areas are the targets of the third phase of Russia's military operations. The current second phase of the campaign is nearing its end, and there is almost no suspense about the outcome. The next step is likely to be "seamless" and directly transition to the third phase of military operations. .
Russia's main advantage is on the frontal battlefield. Russia is constantly using and expanding this advantage to make up for the economic losses caused by the West to Russia.
Taking into account the increasing scale of Western aid to Ukraine, the Russian army must speed up progress, turn its advantage into victory, and avoid unnecessary complications. As long as the goal is achieved on the battlefield, the West can only acquiesce.
