Putin’s war on Ukraine was once a popular enterprise. But domestic support is softening as the conflict's material, human and reputational costs continue to mount.

The latest proposal is designed to deter future Russian aggression. But Russia is not part of the talks and has shown little willingness to negotiate.

Ukraine carried out coordinated drone operations targeting critical Russian energy infrastructure and military assets in Russian-occupied Crimea, striking a major diesel refinery deep inside Russia while simultaneously disabling radar and command facilities on the Black Sea peninsula.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of using military action if the Russia-Ukraine war does not resolve peacefully through diplomatic efforts.

Enemy losses continue to rise. Updated data from the General Staff indicate a significant reduction in manpower, equipment, and weapons, including aviation assets, artillery, and unmanned systems, according to a publication by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram.

Russia has ordered a winter troop surge to break the stalemate in Ukraine, but Ukrainian drone attacks on logistics and resupply channels will undermine this offensive.

The recapture of the eastern city will come as a humiliating blow to Vladimir Putin and his army high command.