Posted on 07/19/2025 10:33:58 AM PDT by Mariner
US President Donald Trump’s 50-day pause ahead of possible secondary sanctions on Russia gifts the Kremlin a window to exploit the incremental gains of recent weeks, which analysts say increasingly put key Ukrainian strongholds in the east in peril.
Russia is thought to be days or weeks away from surging into a heightened summer offensive, perhaps using the 160,000 troops Ukrainian officials have said are amassing near their front lines. But in the past two weeks, Russia has also made small but vital advances, placing its forces in a better position to cut off Ukrainian troops in three key towns – Pokrovsk, Kostyantynivka and Kupiansk – on the eastern front line.
The Kremlin appeared unperturbed by the new Trump deadline, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov saying on Tuesday: “Fifty days – it used to be 24 hours; it used to be 100 days; we’ve been through all of this.”
Analysts said the new time frame boded well for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s goals. Keir Giles from Chatham House wrote Tuesday that it also provided space for Moscow on the diplomatic stage. “The deadline of 50 days gives Russia plenty of time to concoct its own alternative plan, and once again outmanoeuvre Washington through a diplomatic ploy which Trump may well accept willingly … Trump’s latest extension of his notional deadlines for Putin extends Ukraine’s suffering for the same arbitrary period.”
(Excerpt) Read more at yahoo.com ...
P, but he is likely shipping all sorts of goodies to Kiev. They all go bang on 9/3.
I Meant “No, but.”
Chances are that Ukraine collapses inside 50 day window.
70% reportedly, are recognizing the idea that leadership is profiting off this war and prolonging it.
Especially the survivors of Ukraine’s sons— an entire generation of young dead conscripts.
Too unforgivable for words .
They’re both little punk dictators.
Best to get it over with.
Russia will take what it wants because the EU is worthless.
You're living in a fantasy world.
There are no sanctions on Russia that will make a bit of difference.
Trump isn't implementing secondary sanctions that hurt the economy.
If Trump had leverage on Russia, he would have already used it.
So far, we've rounded up a grand total of one Patriot interceptor to send to Ukraine.
Ukraine will continue to lose more lives and territory until it surrenders on Russia's terms.
This constant, stupid Russian inspired point of view that somehow Ukraines people were forced into trying to join the wealthy EU.
Where would you choose to live? In Russia or Europe?
Do you see millions of illegals trying to get into Russia or the EU?
Indoor Plumbing Still a Pipe Dream for 20% of Russian Households, Reports Say 2019
Tiresome.
I predict wombats in Wopakenetta.
You can count on it.
I know for a FACT that two years ago you said the Ukraine army was obliterated and the war would end in two weeks.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.