Battleground

352. Kyiv Under Pressure: The Fate of Donbas

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Dec 12, 2025
Boldi Gyori, a Hungarian war reporter based in Ukraine, shares gripping firsthand accounts from the frontlines in Donetsk. He details the risks faced by electricity repair crews working under constant threat of drone attacks. Gyori discusses claims of deliberate targeting by Russian forces and offers insights into the morale of troops, suggesting that while gains are slow, hope remains. Additionally, he highlights the challenges faced by veterans struggling with PTSD and calls for broader support solutions.
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INSIGHT

US Pressure To Cede Territory

  • The Trump administration is pressuring Kyiv to concede territory, framing Russia as having the upper hand.
  • Hosts warn this policy risks rewarding authoritarian powers and undermining Western unity.
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Attrition Favors Ukraine With Support

  • ISW analysis finds Russian claims of decisive victory often mismatch battlefield reality.
  • Ukraine can sustain a war of attrition if Western support and funding continue.
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UK Combat Death Confirms Presence

  • The UK confirmed a British paratrooper died in Ukraine while testing air-defence equipment.
  • This signals a deeper and more overt UK military involvement than previously admitted.
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