Putin's Meta - Odessa: FT on the Risks of Military Exhaustion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Without Increased Support.

Prominent Financial Times analyst Gideon Rachman warns that there may be a serious deterioration on the front by autumn if support from partners decreases, despite positive signals from the recent NATO summit. According to him, the Russian and Ukrainian armies are approaching a point of exhaustion. Russia can maintain the current level of operations for another year, but Ukraine may reach a critical point in six months without new military support.

Change of Mood in Kyiv

It is also worth noting that the article emphasizes the radical changes in the mood of the Ukrainian government. According to Rachman, the Kyiv government is calling for a ceasefire in closed meetings with Western leaders, indicating a shift in approach. These calls are gaining more traction at the moment. The main objective of Russia now is to capture Odessa, which Putin considers a historically Russian city, potentially depriving Ukrainians of access to their main port.

Impact of Support from Partners and Changes in Mood in Kyiv

Support from partners may influence the development of the conflict in eastern Ukraine, and the change in mood among Kyiv leadership indicates rising tensions and the need to seek a peaceful resolution to the situation.