Ukraine’s Defense Ministry reported record Russian losses in November, exceeding those of September and October. These losses included over 45,000 personnel—equivalent to more than three motorized rifle divisions—and over $3 billion in destroyed equipment, including hundreds of tanks and armored vehicles. A single day in November saw a record high of 2,030 Russian casualties. Cumulative Russian losses since February 24, 2022, were reported to be approximately 742,130 soldiers.
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Ukraine launched a significant attack on a Russian airfield in Kursk, utilizing U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles for the first confirmed time on Russian soil. This strike, targeting Russian air power and potentially weakening their defenses, involved approximately eight missiles, with some reportedly intercepted. The limited supply of these advanced, costly missiles suggests their use is strategically reserved for high-value targets to maximize impact. The successful strike highlights Ukraine’s evolving military capabilities and the ongoing strategic tension of the conflict.
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Russia’s demand to reclaim Kursk before any negotiations with Ukraine is a blatant power play, a tactic that ignores the fundamental principle of reciprocal concessions. It’s a demand that reeks of bad faith, prioritizing the recovery of their own territory while completely disregarding Ukraine’s equally valid claim to its own occupied lands. This isn’t a negotiation; it’s an ultimatum designed to extract concessions before any discussion even begins.
This approach is fundamentally flawed, mirroring a child demanding dessert before dinner. Ukraine, quite rightly, refuses to engage in such a lopsided negotiation. The very premise of a negotiation implies a willingness to compromise from both sides, a willingness that’s demonstrably absent from Russia’s current stance.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker 
Matt Underwood