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January, 2025
Ukraine doubles down on Kursk offensive in strategic gamble
Ukraine is leaning into its efforts to hold onto the Russian territory of Kursk amid intense pressure from Russian and North Korean forces to take it back, apparently gambling that the region could be a valuable card in potential negotiations with Moscow.
After weeks of Russian and North Korean advances in Kursk, Ukraine launched a minor offensive on Sunday to push forces back and retain a grip on the roughly 300 square miles Ukrainian troops still hold.
With less than two weeks before President-elect Trump takes office with a promise to negotiate an end to the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears to be doubling down on Kursk as both a strategic necessity and a bargaining chip, despite lingering questions about the operation’s tactical value.
Brock Bierman, visiting senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund, said the limited nature of the Kursk operation might point to Ukraine feeling out Russia’s capabilities and could lead to a larger offensive maneuver.
Bierman also said Ukraine will benefit from any operations to strengthen its position “as the time draws near for the Trump administration to take power.”
“Anything they can do in advance, both Russia and Ukraine, they’re going to do whatever they can because once the Trump administration comes in, they’re going to be much more bottom line,” he said. “I look at both sides trying to leverage as much they can because Trump is going to, in effect, end this war one way or the other.”
July 24, 2024
Click2Houston: NASA astronaut Terry Virts discusses upcoming mission to deliver emergency vehicles
Terry Virts shares his story, reflecting on his experiences, the shock of seeing war from space, and his desire to help Ukraine achieve victory:
“When I was a teenager, I lived with a Finnish family about one kilometer from the Soviet border. Growing up there, I saw the totalitarian state up close. I joined the Air Force at 17 to defend Europe from the Russians. Years later, I became a NASA astronaut and made great Russian friends, launched with the Russians on a SOYUZ, and lived with Russians on the space station.
In 2015, while on the space station, my friend and I saw red flashes and bombs going off in Donbas when the Russians first invaded. It was profound watching war in Europe from space.
This experience, along with my frustration at not being able to do more, led me to connect with Ukraine Focus, a tangible way to help. We deliver ambulances to Ukraine, and it’s something practical I can do now that evil has returned to Europe with artillery and tanks. As an astronaut, my time in space gave me a unique perspective on global issues, including watching bombings unfold from the window of the ISS.
It was shocking to see war from space. One of the worst parts was that my cosmonaut friend, who witnessed it with me, later joined Putin’s party and supported the war. It was heartbreaking to see the tragedy on this beautiful planet.
Ukraine is one of many places with bad things happening, but it was visible from space.
Hopefully, our government will stop being timid and allow Ukraine to win the war. Every day, Russians bomb Ukrainian civilians, and we need to help in any way we can.
June 28, 2024
Saving lives on the frontline: from D-Day to Ukraine with an ambulance convoy!
Tune in to the incredible piece produced by “Ukraine: The Latest” hosted by Francis Darnley from The Telegraph.
June 6, 2024: For Ukrainian readers and viewers
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