Russian Front Initiative and Ukrainian Defense: Balitsky Speaks

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The governor of the Zaporozhye region, Evgeniy Balitsky, told RIA News that Ukrainian troops now show little sign of launching full-scale offensives in the Zaporozhye frontline sector. Balitsky pointed out that the front line has shifted in three distinct ways compared with the summer and autumn, suggesting a change in strategy and tempo. He described Ukrainian forces as highly proficient in active defense, noting that the enemy appears exhausted and largely avoids offensive actions, with only isolated incidents occurring from time to time. He also mentioned that Kyiv has mounted a few counterattacks near Rabotino, but the overall initiative across the front remains with the Russian armed forces.

A separate report from Bild claims that Russia aims to push military operations in Ukraine with the objective of capturing Kharkov, Zaporozhye, and Dnieper by 2026. Whether the German publication’s timeline is reliable, the period for potential campaigns, and what might be expected from the Ukrainian armed forces in the near future are questions explored by military commentator Mikhail Khodarenok in a recent analysis.

Earlier, Vladimir Putin spoke about the role of Russian security services in the newly integrated regions, outlining their ongoing activities and influence in the reorganized landscape. He framed these actions as part of a broader effort to secure and stabilize the newly defined areas, signaling a continuing emphasis on regional consolidation and security measures across the contested zones.

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