Aerial War in Ukraine - Retreat from the Kursk Region and Global Chaos
In this continuation of the series, we cover events that occurred between March 1 and March 31. The fighting continued on land, at sea, and in the air—despite U.S. efforts to broker a ceasefire. With the benefit of hindsight, it can be said that Russia is playing for time and stringing Trump along...
Miro Barič
Retreat from the Kursk Region and Global Chaos
In this continuation of the series, we cover events that occurred between March
1 and March 31. The fighting continued on land, at sea, and in the air—despite U.S.
efforts to broker a ceasefire. With the benefit of hindsight, it can be said that
Russia is playing for time and stringing Trump along...
Aerial War in Ukraine
On the ground battlefield, the most
significant events took place in Russia's Kursk
region. Russian and North Korean troops finally
managed a successful counteroffensive there,
during which they recaptured the town of
Sudzha. The Ukrainians had to withdraw from
almost the entire Kursk region, retaining only
two villages near the border. Drones played
a key role in this Russian counteroffensive,
particularly those with optical fibers that
cannot be jammed. Using them, the Russians
cut off Ukrainian supply lines, which was the
main reason the Ukrainians had to retreat.
On the other hand, the Ukrainian armed
forces launched a raid into Russia’s Belgorod
region, where fighting took place in several
border villages. At the same time, there
were several successful counterattacks
were launched, especially around the towns
of Pokrovsk and Toretsk, as well as in other
areas. As a result, the Russian advance in
eastern Ukraine essentially stalled during the
monitored period.
Does He Want Peace or Capitulation?
On the global stage, U.S. President Trump
was the key player. The question is whether
anyone, including himself, really knows
what he’s doing. Consider the trade wars he
has started with virtually the entire world—
imposing tariffs in the morning, only to lift
them by evening. And the next day, the cycle
repeats... Even American companies are now
speaking out against this chaos.
Practically the only country on which Trump
hasn’t imposed additional tariffs is Russia.
This might seem puzzling, but in the context
of peace negotiations, it starts to make sense.
He is demanding that Ukraine give up Crimea
and other territories, and also abandon its
ambitions to NATO membership. Additionally,
he is pressuring Ukraine into an unfavorable
agreement that would effectively hand over its
mineral resources to the U.S. And what is he
demanding from Russia, the aggressor in this
war? Nothing... In fact, Trump’s administration
has even begun efforts to halt investigations
into Russian war crimes.
During the observed period, Ukraine agreed
to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. Russia
rejected it. Ukraine then agreed to at least
a limited ceasefire concerning attacks on
energy infrastructure and military operations
in the Black Sea. Russia seemingly agreed
too, but immediately began setting conditions,
saying such a ceasefire was only possible if
certain sanctions were lifted.
Both of these limited ceasefires are, from
the start, more advantageous to Russia.
Although Ukraine has long been facing attacks
on its power plants and heating facilities,
it has adapted to this situation. A mild winter
and current warming trends also play in its
favor. On the other hand, Ukraine’s attacks
on Russian refineries, fuel depots, and other
oil infrastructure have significantly impacted
the Kremlin. Last year, these attacks caused
a 10 percent drop in Russian production,
costing Moscow a great deal of money.
In the Black Sea as well, Ukraine holds
a more advantageous position, making the
ceasefire more beneficial to Russia. Ukrainian
New footage of Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets.
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May 2025