Ukraine Launches Offensive in Kursk as Trump Prepares for Presidency
Ukrainian forces aim to strengthen their position ahead of potential negotiations with Russia, while international leaders stress the need for realistic discussions on territorial issues.
- Ukraine has initiated a multi-directional counteroffensive in the Russian border region of Kursk, targeting key areas to regain lost territory and improve leverage for potential peace talks.
- The offensive comes as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, with both Ukrainian and international observers suggesting this move could shape negotiation dynamics.
- French President Emmanuel Macron has called for realistic discussions on territorial compromises, breaking from Ukraine's prior stance of reclaiming all occupied territories, including Crimea and Donbas.
- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the strategic importance of Ukraine's position in Kursk for any future negotiations, underscoring continued Western support for Kyiv.
- Military analysts warn that Ukraine's push in Kursk, while tactically significant, risks overextension and could lead to setbacks if not carefully managed against Russian countermeasures.
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