Russian Advances in Kursk Threaten Kyiv's Only Bargaining Card
The Russian army's advance in the Kursk region against Ukrainian troops is threatening Kyiv's only territorial bargaining card at a critical time in the war, CNN reported on Sunday.
Last August, Ukraine had launched its surprising incursion into Kursk and managed to capture territory that was seen not only as a useful possession to be exchanged for Russian-occupied territory but also was a campaign that sought to divert Moscow's resources from the front lines in the east.
However, observers now say that the current Russian advances have put Ukraine in a much weaker position and are likely to become more intense, especially since Kyiv also faces a completely different diplomatic picture after President Donald Trump halted U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing, according to CNN.