Russia captures largest territory in a week since start of year; Kyiv may face pressure to accept peace on unfavorable terms
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In the past week, Russia’s military seized more territory in
eastern Ukraine than in any other period of 2024, Bloomberg reported
on Nov. 1. Over 200 square kilometers were added to areas captured during
Russia’s summer offensive.
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates, based on data from the
analytical project DeepState, show that since Aug. 6, Russian forces have
occupied 1,146 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory—about a quarter more
than in the first seven months of the year.
According to two individuals close to the Office of the
President of Ukraine, the U.S. election outcome could leave Kyiv with two
choices: accept peace on disadvantageous terms or continue the war with Russia
largely on its own. An unnamed source mentioned growing disillusionment among
Ukrainian officials about the course of the war.
At the same time, NATO allies see no indication that Russia
is interested in negotiating an end to the conflict.
Bloomberg reported that Russian forces captured the town of
Selydove this week, with Pokrovsk and Kurakhove—key logistical hubs for Ukraine’s
defense in Donetsk Oblast—likely to be targeted next.
“If these towns fall into [Russian dictator Vladimir] Putin’s
hands, it would be another milestone in his goal to capture the entire
industrial east of Ukraine,” journalists noted.
Alex Kokcharov, a Russia and Eastern Europe geoeconomics
analyst, attributed recent Russian gains to numerical advantages and artillery
dominance. However, he stated that these localized successes do not indicate a
turning point in the war.
Earlier, Welt reported that Russian occupation forces
advanced in eastern Ukraine, capturing over 470 square kilometers in October
alone—their largest territorial gains since March 2022.
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