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Significance
Zaluzhny highlighted the problems faced by the Ukrainian military in this summer’s counter-offensive. Kyiv has so far not achieved any of its primary objectives, such as liberating Tokmak and Melitopol. However, it has achieved some secondary goals and prevented Russia from seizing the initiative.
Impacts
The war between Israel and Hamas could shift the attention of the West away from Ukraine.
Vital assistance from the United States is increasingly in doubt.
Corruption in the Ukrainian defence ministry will harm army morale.
Keywords:
Aerospace & defence,
international relations,
politics,
defence,
government,
invasion,
military,
war,
industry,
arms,
Ukraine,
Russia,
RUCIS,
Europe,
United States
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