Generals Promise Fall Donbas Capture Amid Peace Talk Stalemate
Russian military leadership reportedly believes full occupation of Donbas is achievable by autumn, after which Moscow intends to leverage this success to demand greater concessions in future ceasefire negotiations. This ambition, fueled by a determination to seize the entire Donbas region, may lead to new territorial demands including full control over Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. Despite rejection of compromise proposals, Russian long-term objectives may extend to control over major Ukrainian cities like Dnipro, Kyiv, and Odesa, though both sides remain skeptical about U.S.-mediated peace talks.
John Q. Hosedrinker