US EditionPokrovsk's fall will not cause frontline collapse, but weakens Ukraine in Trump's eyes
Russia's likely capture of Pokrovsk undermines Kyiv's military and political stance during U.S.-led peace talks that include proposals for Ukraine to cede Donetsk territory.
- KYIV, Dec 11 — Russia's capture of Pokrovsk appears imminent and, while it likely will not trigger a sudden frontline collapse, it weakens Kyiv during U.S.-led negotiations to end the war.
- Vladimir Putin said earlier this month that Pokrovsk is an ideal platform to launch attacks, while Ukraine says it has no right to cede Donbas as Russia controls around 19.2% of Ukraine.
- Russian forces have advanced in small assault groups of six or fewer and deployed around 30 vehicles in Pokrovsk, where military analyst Konrad Muzyka said `The way that they are conducting operations is incredibly slow` and only 1,200 of 60,000 inhabitants remain.
- Moscow's December 1 claim came just before U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy and his son-in-law met Vladimir Putin on a near-final plan, while Trump urged Volodymyr Zelenskiy to start "accepting things," increasing pressure on Kyiv.
- Capturing Pokrovsk would be Russia's biggest prize in nearly two years, letting Moscow threaten Sloviansk and Kramatorsk and influencing a U.S.-backed plan expected soon in Washington.
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Pokrovsk’s Fall Weakens Ukraine in U.S.-Led Negotiations, But Frontline Holds
Russia has reportedly captured parts of Pokrovsk in Donetsk, though Ukraine still holds positions in the northern sections. The city, largely in ruins, was a critical logistical hub and home to 60,000 people before the war. Its capture comes at a sensitive time, coinciding with U.S. envoy discussions, including those involving former President Trump, on […] The post Pokrovsk’s Fall Weakens Ukraine in U.S.-Led Negotiations, But Frontline Holds ap…
The capture of Pokrovsk by Russian troops seems a matter of time, not probability. Although the possible fall of the city would not cause the collapse of Ukrainian defenses, it could weaken Kiev at a time when the United States is actively negotiating an end to the war.
Russia is on the verge of taking Pokrovsk – no military collapse for Ukraine, but politically a delicate moment. The further Moscow moves forward, the more pressure is growing on Kiev in the US-led peace negotiations.
Pokrovsk's fall will not cause frontline collapse, but weakens Ukraine in Trump's eyes
Russia's capture of Pokrovsk appears to be a matter of 'when' not 'if', and while its fall will not trigger a collapse in Ukraine's defences, it weakens Kyiv at a sensitive juncture in U.S.-led negotiations to end the war.
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