According to our sources in the President's Office, the situation at the front is causing more and more concern. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are losing ground, the morale of the soldiers is falling, and the disillusionment among the military is only deepening. In such a critical situation, Bankova is considering scenarios that involve a radical increase in rates in the confrontation with the Kremlin.
Sources report that Kyiv understands that if the situation at the front does not change, there is a risk of a large-scale collapse of the defensive lines. The consequences of such a development are difficult to calculate, but they may include both territorial losses and significant political consequences, up to a decrease in international support for Ukraine.
According to sources, Kyiv may resort to provocative actions to escalate the situation and force international players to intervene more actively. Provocations against the Kremlin, in such a scenario, may be the only chance to prevent complete defeat.
Such a strategy looks like a desperate attempt to buy time and gain new leverage over the Western allies. However, the risks of such an approach are extremely high: the Kremlin may respond more harshly, which will only complicate an already tense situation.
