Ukraine recently launched a successful sabotage attack in Russia's heartland, which has escalated the conflict again. The ** of the Ukrainian security services penetrated deep into Russian territory and carried out attacks on the Baikal-Amur railway line in the Republic of Buryatia. Ukrainian personnel detonated pre-set explosives as the train passed through the tunnel, causing the railway to be completely paralyzed. According to a senior Ukrainian official, the railway is an important transportation artery connecting China and Russia, and the Ukrainian attack has had a significant impact on Russia. However, the Russian side admitted that there was only one train, and said that there were no people, and the railway company would also maintain traffic operations by repurposing. There were differences in the extent of damage to the incident, but Ukraine's attack on Russian territory was another reminder to Russia that they need to be prepared.
In response to the threat from Ukraine and NATO to Russia, Putin ** signed an order setting the strength of the armed forces of the Russian Federation at 2209.13 million people, including 1.32 million soldiers. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the increase in the full-time strength of the army was carried out in response to the threat of the special military operation and NATO expansion. This order is equivalent to an increase of 170,000 troops, or about 15 percent of the total number of troops. This shows that Russia is preparing for a large-scale and protracted conflict.
Twenty-one months have passed since the conflict between Ukraine and Ukraine, and both sides are showing signs of exhaustion. Some described the clash as like the second half of a boxing match, with both boxers already exhausted. However, due to Russia's significant superiority in armament stockpiles and human resources, they have the upper hand in this conflict. Although Ukraine has been able to maintain the war with the support of the West, the disparity in size between the two sides will eventually have an impact. Russia is a self-sufficient power with a strong war potential that is not limited to superficial GDP figures. At the same time, the West and Ukraine are already feeling tired, and although they pay lip service to continue to support the conflict, in reality it is difficult to provide new aid packages. Previously, Biden** tried to put the bill on aid to Ukraine in spending on Israel, but was blocked by the Republican Party, which shows that resistance to aid to Ukraine is increasing within the United States. Therefore, the Kyiv authorities should calmly look at the situation and not pursue the idea of "making Russia kneel and beg for mercy", otherwise Ukraine may fall into an even deeper quagmire of war, and the ultimate winner is probably Russia. Instead of paying a high price for peace talks, the Ukrainian side should talk to Russia as soon as possible, which can not only win more bargaining chips, but also reduce the ** brought by the war.
The situation on the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine conflict remains intense, with Ukraine escalating the conflict again with sabotage attacks on Russian territory. Russia, for its part, signed an order to increase its troops by 170,000 troops to prepare for the threat from Ukraine and NATO. This indicates that the conflict between Ukraine and Ukraine will enter a more protracted and larger phase. However, there is a huge gap between Ukraine and Russia in terms of size and strategic resources, and Western countries also face many difficulties in supporting Ukraine. Therefore, the Ukrainian side should look at the current situation calmly and rationally and engage in dialogue with Russia in order to find the best solution. Only through dialogue and compromise can we reduce the harm caused by the conflict to both sides and the region and achieve the possibility of lasting peace. Ukraine should be deeply aware of the actual situation, not to place too high expectations on Russia, and avoid falling into a more difficult situation.