I think that it relates to bargaining power. Right nowthe only leverage that the Ukrainians have to negotiate against giving up territory is to trade Kursk back. If a negotiation is forced by the new US government, the Russians want that leverage gone first, so that they can negotiate to keep held territory.

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

No offense to Ukraine but the territory occupied by either side isn't exactly equal or comparable.

I think it could do more with European Allies vowing support unless it ends soon.

[–] jaxxed@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

yeah, you could be right.

[–] TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 13 points 2 months ago (3 children)

We are about to see a casualties post with a 10k+ number, aren't we? WWI tactics are not working out against modern NATO weapons and tactics.

[–] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago

Well, the first 27 didn't work, but maybe the 28th will do the trick!

[–] Noodle07@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Welcome to verdun

[–] woelkchen@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Modern NATO weapons and which ammunition? Which NATO tactics without air superiority? Ukraine doesn't even get enough bullets to fire, let alone rotate troops to relieve physical exhaustion.

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 13 points 2 months ago

May they grow sunflowers in Russia's own land.

[–] jabathekek@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 months ago

Russia preparing 50,000 strong [meat assault] ...

[–] rbos@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That's one way to run Ukraine out of ammunition, I suppose.

[–] woelkchen@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

And sadly a successful one. Works all over the front line.