Whatever they do, they need to control right up to the Dnieper River, with 20km buffer zone west of it.
Not sure how to deal with the South, but Odessa and their entire coast should be under Russian control.
Given the international terrorism Ukraine has already carried out, they should have no sea access. Without strong containment, they will be carrying out terror atrocities for decades.
Odessa has always been the ultimate target.
Largest underground caverns in the world.
Serpents like the dark.
The LIGHT is coming!
There's a video of folks fighting back against conscription.
Looks like a lot of ground to cover, unfortunately.
I was hopeful that something would be worked out sooner, whether through rapid Russian advance, withdrawal of US support, or a treaty.
USA should work with Russia to make sure this happens. Maybe the USA can get right to mine in liberated regions?
Sum of all fears! Watch the last 10 minutes. Consider Nessun dorma. They are already working together behind the scenes for many years. Read the new NSS (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf).
Why do I think Russia is holding back?
They literally are holding back because they're trying to prevent civilian deaths.
Understandable
Sounds cool and all but Dugin is NOT a Russian government or military spokesperson.
He should be, he is absolutely one of the wisest thinkers of our time.
Whatever they do, they need to control right up to the Dnieper River, with 20km buffer zone west of it.
Not sure how to deal with the South, but Odessa and their entire coast should be under Russian control.
Given the international terrorism Ukraine has already carried out, they should have no sea access. Without strong containment, they will be carrying out terror atrocities for decades.