Ukraine refused to negotiate with Russia, and Russia reacted strongly.
Mikhailo Podolyak, an aide to Ukraine's government, issued a public warning on December 30 last year, claiming that Ukraine would refuse to hold peace talks with Russia, and issued an ultimatum to Russia's top leader. He said that Russia had to agree to such a request. Russia has also shown its firmness in the face of threats from the Ukrainian side. This was reacted by Russian Foreign Minister Maria Zakharova, who never gave in to "ultimatums" and "threats". The two countries have been seeking a peaceful solution to this problem.
However, Ukraine's decision to attack Russia has had a big impact. Russia has carried out a devastating attack on Ukraine and devastating the destruction of its key targets. Ukraine has suffered repeated setbacks in this war, and Russia has emerged victorious in the war, occupying one important position after another. Despite Russia's absolute superiority in the war and signaling a truce, Ukraine has decided to launch a major attack against Russia. Second, Russia has dealt a heavy blow to Ukraine.
Ukraine suffered devastating air strikes from Russia, being hit by 122 rockets. Ukraine has rarely been able to interdict this attack. Russia's retaliation was intense, and within 18 hours, all types of rockets were dropped inside Ukraine. Ukraine's air defense system has largely lost the ability to intercept it. Ukrainian military-industrial factories, ammunition depots, air defense positions, base camps of foreign mercenaries, everywhere there are ** sounds and flames. Ukraine felt Russia's anger at the attack, and a large number of military equipment was destroyed.
Russian missiles are said to have accurately hit Ukrainian military factories, ammunition depots, military ports, air defense positions, and mercenary positions abroad. Although the Ukrainian side claimed to have intercepted most of the missiles, the Russian missile still hit many targets, causing a huge **. Ukraine is full of fires and fires, and destruction everywhere. The attack made Ukraine even more negative, with former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko describing Ukraine as "extremely difficult and painful."
Western support and assistance.
Under Russia's devastating air strikes, the United States, the United Kingdom and some other Western countries have already expressed their support for Ukraine. However, their support was mostly verbal and did not act substantively. Biden has asked Congress to provide Ukraine with a sum of money to bail it out, while also saying that he will also give relevant military support. The UK has also announced a batch of arms and military supplies to Ukraine. Despite this, Ukraine still faces a severe shortage of troops and materials, and the support provided by the West in the face of a Russian offensive is a drop in the bucket.
Ukraine has demanded to be more resolute in stopping Russia's invasion. However, there has been no effective international response to Russia's invasion. The UN Security Council has debated Ukraine many times, but no agreement has been reached. Ukraine is now giving more help to international groups and allies in Russia's invasion.
The humanitarian crisis is getting worse.
Russia's devastating attacks have plunged Ukraine into an extremely severe humanitarian catastrophe. Many citizens were killed and injured, and many residential and public buildings were destroyed. Many Ukrainians have had to leave their homes as refugees. The biggest hardship they face is homelessness, lack of food, water and medical care. In addition, Ukraine has suffered great damage to basic structures such as hydropower, which has led to a great decline in the living conditions of the people.
At present, Ukraine is facing a serious humanitarian crisis, and there is an urgent need to reach out to it. At the same time, it is hoped that the two sides can find a peaceful way to prevent the situation from continuing to develop and ensure the safety of the lives and property of the Ukrainian people.