Experts reported that the Russian army is preparing for an attack on Zaporozhye. Ukraine faces a serious threat and difficult trials.

The next task for the Russian occupation forces in Ukraine may be the city of Zaporozhye. This was reported by The Economist, citing a high-ranking Ukrainian official. It is alleged that Russian troops are already preparing for a possible offensive in this direction.

According to this source, Russia has likely already regained control of up to half of the territories that Ukraine captured in the Kursk region during the August 2024 counteroffensive. This was the only significant advance by Ukrainian troops after a difficult and partially unsuccessful 2023 counteroffensive.

Russian forces continue to advance in several directions simultaneously, attacking along a 1,000-kilometer front line. Despite significant losses, estimated by the US military at up to 600,000 killed and wounded soldiers, Russia continues to actively hostilities. Among the key strategic sites remains Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, which Russian troops are trying to encircle. There is also fighting for the heights around Ugledar in the south, increasing the threat to Ukrainian forces.

Currently, Ukraine is worried not only about events at the front. Western support is becoming increasingly unstable. There is growing concern that changes in US policy could have a significant impact on future support.

Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, which will take place in two weeks, could lead to a significant reduction in military aid to Ukraine. If Kamala Harris wins, the scenario also does not promise significant improvements for Ukraine, since domestic problems and US economic issues will be in the spotlight.

The reduced willingness of other key partners to provide assistance to Ukraine is an additional challenge. Germany, the second-largest donor after the United States, has already announced future aid cuts. France also hinted that its support could be reconsidered.