Ukraine’s defence forces lost control of over 3,600 sq km of territory in 2024, losing more than 20 sq km per day in November. In 2023, they lost a total of about 540 sq km and liberated about 430 sq km.
Yes, it seems impossible to try to guess what he will do? But even without US aid, Ukraine will still receive much aid from other countries, and Ukraine’s economy is doing much much better than Russia. 15 days to go before Trump is inaugurated.
If I had to make a guess, it seems like Putin isn’t willing to negotiate, and it might be Trump’s best bet to continue or even increase aid to Ukraine to save face, when it turns out peace negotiations are going nowhere.
But that’s probably just me trying to rationalize what I hope for.
War is hell on both sides. The difference is Ukraine is fighting to survive, Russia is fighting for a pipe dream.
I’m not questioning that, I just am very worried how this will continue - especially after the orange toddler gets into office.
Yes, it seems impossible to try to guess what he will do? But even without US aid, Ukraine will still receive much aid from other countries, and Ukraine’s economy is doing much much better than Russia. 15 days to go before Trump is inaugurated.
If I had to make a guess, it seems like Putin isn’t willing to negotiate, and it might be Trump’s best bet to continue or even increase aid to Ukraine to save face, when it turns out peace negotiations are going nowhere.
But that’s probably just me trying to rationalize what I hope for.