Conflict in Ukraine: The war is deadlocked
Beijing, December 15 – As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, the Ukrainian side has failed to effectively break through the Russian defense line in the ongoing **, and the war has gradually reached a stalemate. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the latest developments in the conflict, focusing on the international community's approach to Ukraine and possible negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
The recent military operation shows that the Russia-Ukraine conflict has fallen into a state of continuous stalemate. The Russian army continues to block the offensive of the Ukrainian army in many directions, and Ukraine has been forced to switch from active offensive to defense due to unfavorable progress in the summer and reduced Western aid. This has led to more frequent attacks by both sides using long-range attacks such as missiles and drones.
According to the report of the Russian side, from December 3 to 8, the Russian army carried out several cluster strikes on Ukrainian military facilities, causing serious losses to Ukrainian personnel and equipment. According to reports from Ukraine, Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, and key facilities in many places were attacked by Russian drones. According to the Ukrainian military, the Russian army has gathered more than 40,000 soldiers to attack Avdeyevka, and despite heavy losses, the offensive has not decreased.
As the war drags on, Western aid to Ukraine is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Although the United States has always been the main supporter of Ukraine, due to the new round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the United States has reduced its military aid to Israel and diverted aid to Ukraine. In addition, the U.S. Congress failed to approve the request for a special grant for aid to Ukraine on December 6.
According to a report by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany, from August to October 2023, the total amount of aid programs from Western countries to Ukraine was 21100 million euros, down 87 percent from the prior-year quarter. The European Union and the United States are also facing uncertainty about their aid plans for Ukraine.
Despite the signs of reduced aid, there is still a willingness to support Ukraine in the West. The United States recently signed a military cooperation agreement with Ukraine, which has strengthened Ukraine's military production capacity. The German company Rheinmetall also plans to create a production line for armored vehicles in Ukraine.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that aid to Ukraine is good for the U.S. economy. Although some countries feel aid fatigue, aiding Ukraine is still considered a "politically correct" option in the West.
It is reported that Russia and Ukraine have secretly launched negotiations, led by Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Federal Armed Forces, and Zaluzhny, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. However, analysts believe that the prospects for peace talks remain slim due to fundamental differences between the two sides on the terms of negotiations and the vision of peace. Russia has expressed its distrust of NATO, while Ukraine has found it difficult to compromise its core interests.
The conflict in Ukraine has reached a stalemate, and the attitude of the international community to aid Ukraine has fluctuated. Despite the reduction in aid, the West has expressed its support for Ukraine. The future of the peace talks is uncertain, but all parties should work together to resolve differences through dialogue and promote regional peace and stability. As the situation develops, we will continue to monitor the evolution of the situation in Ukraine.