Reference News Network, December 10**, French "Echos" **December 5**, said that in recent weeks, Russia even seems to have regained the initiative. In Ukraine, the arrival of winter on the mainland coincides with a full-scale stalemate in the war, the report said. The warring parties can now only pay a heavy price for very limited progress.
Ukraine's **, which began in June, did not achieve the desired results. The operation to liberate the strategic town of Tokmak in the Zaporozhye region failed. In recent weeks, Russia even seems to have regained the initiative.
Andri, 31, a soldier in the 17th Tank Brigade of the Ukrainian Army, admitted: "They have been on the offensive, the situation is unstable, and it is very difficult to be honest," the report said. When journalists met Andriy in a farmhouse near the devastated town of Chasov Yar in the Donetsk region, he was pessimistic about the outcome of the conflict: "We are short of people. Russia, for its part, has the ability to recruit soldiers and employ crowd tactics. ”
Ukraine's dilemma is that their army is limited in size, while Russia is able to mobilize more soldiers. According to reports, the number of Russian troops exceeds 150,000 people, while the Ukrainian army has only about 450,000 people. This puts Ukraine at a disadvantage on the battlefield and unable to effectively counter the Russian offensive.
In addition, Russia has increased its own strength by recruiting foreign mercenaries. These mercenaries come from different countries, including Belarus, Serbia and Kazakhstan, among others. Their accession has made the Russian army even stronger and poses a serious threat to Ukraine.
Ukraine's dilemma lies not only in the lack of manpower, but also in the lack of equipment. The equipment of the Ukrainian army is seriously aging and cannot compete with the modernization of Russia**. Ukraine** has been seeking international aid in the hope of getting more ** and equipment, but progress has been slow.
Despite the enormous difficulties facing Ukraine, they did not give up. Ukrainian forces remain on the battlefield and are trying to resist the Russian offensive. They hope that the international community will give more support to help them regain the initiative on the battlefield.
However, Ukraine's predicament is not just a military issue, but also involves multiple dimensions, including politics and diplomacy. The international community needs to work together to find a way to resolve the Ukraine crisis in order to achieve peace and stability.
In conclusion, the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine is not optimistic at the moment. Russia seems to have regained the initiative, and Ukraine faces a serious challenge. However, the Ukrainian army has not given up, they are still holding on to the battlefield, hoping to receive more support, regain the initiative and achieve a peaceful and stable future.