Map showing two alleged Russian plans published separately by Bild (German tabloid) and the Center of Strategic Studies. Published before the Russian invasion commenced. Interestingly, so far the Russian offensive seems to be going exactly according to this map.
Seems like Russians want to secure the entire southern coast of Ukraine as well as anything east of the river Dnieper. In the south they want a land bridge all the way to Transnistria, where the people are extremely pro Russian. Whether Russia decides to annex some of this territory remains to be seen.
I believe that Ukraines best option at the moment is to reach some sort of negotiated settlement with Russia. But what do I know, according to CNN and BBC, Ukraine is winning the war right ?
Seems like Russians want to secure the entire southern coast of Ukraine as well as anything east of the river Dnieper. In the south they want a land bridge all the way to Transnistria, where the people are extremely pro Russian. Whether Russia decides to annex some of this territory remains to be seen.
I believe that Ukraines best option at the moment is to reach some sort of negotiated settlement with Russia. But what do I know, according to CNN and BBC, Ukraine is winning the war right ?