Ukraine: The Latest Moscow hoards troops for renewed offensive while Trump continues to extend Putin’s deadline
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Aug 22, 2025 Svitlana Morenets, a Ukrainian journalist at The Spectator, and Kevin Jackson, Chief of Staff of the US Army V Corps, delve into the current military dynamics in Ukraine. They discuss Ukraine's strategic strikes in occupied Crimea and the Russian Black Sea, alongside Moscow’s troop buildups. The conversation shifts to Donald Trump extending deadlines for peace talks and the implications for military cooperation in Europe. As they analyze modern warfare tactics, they emphasize the resilience of Ukraine amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Russia Massing Forces For Possible Offensive
- Russia has moved combat units into forward positions while reducing reported daily casualties, suggesting preservation of combat power for an offensive.
- Dominic Nicholls assesses these movements as possible preparation for a renewed Russian offensive in the north and east.
Command Shakeup Near Sumi And Kursk
- Leadership changes in Russia's northern group, replacing General Lapin with Colonel General Nikiforov, point to command reshuffles amid criticism.
- Dominic notes this as potentially face-saving and linked to observed force movements in the Sumi/Kursk axis.
Maritime Drones Threaten Russian Naval Assets
- Ukraine's maritime drones struck near Novorossiysk, reportedly killing five Russian naval special forces during a recovery operation.
- Ombre Intelligence warns these pressure-triggered maritime drones can carry very large payloads and threaten merchant vessels.