LAST-MINUTE LAND GRAB! Russian Forces RAPIDLY PUSH FROM THE SOUTH!

Russia's latest offensive in Zaporizhia underscores a familiar pattern: using military pressure to gain leverage ahead of potential ceasefire talks. By pushing for territorial gains before negotiations can freeze the frontlines, Moscow aims to strengthen its bargaining position. However, Ukraine's swift response has blunted the initial Russian momentum, preventing significant breakthroughs. As both sides prepare for a possible shift from battlefield clashes to diplomatic maneuvering, the situation in Zaporizhia highlights the strategic calculations shaping the war’s next phase.