Ukraine is humiliating Putin at the worst possible moment

I think President Zelensky is more hopeful about the new year than Vladimir Putin, who's facing significant challenges. While Putin was a skilled spy, his military record is tarnished. He seems to have forgotten or is ignoring basic principles of war, such as reinforcing successes, not failures. As his three-week "special operation" approaches its fourth anniversary, it's likely Zelensky will still be in power next year. Putin's best hope might be a exile in North Korea or hard labor in the Ural Mountains. Russian history doesn't bode well for failed dictators.

And humiliated in Moscow with the killing of his top general and ally, Kirillov, on his front doorstep. In his annual Christmas question-and-answer session on nationwide television, he lied through his teeth, trying to project a calm and serene tone, but everyone could see he was struggling desperately to stay afloat.

Kursk could signal the start of the end for Putin in 2025, just as it did for Hitler in 1943.

Key equipment sent to support the brigade has been lost. Ukraine claims to have relentlessly attacked and reduced a major Russian command and operations hub in the Kursk region to rubble. The Russian front in Kursk appears to be deteriorating quickly, and Ukraine may be poised to make gains, rather than just holding its ground. In a last-ditch effort, Putin is dispatching one of his most trusted generals to the area in a bid to salvage the situation.

through its territory.

He's also aware that, come January 20, Trump's camp is likely to be tough on him. He understands, though, that Trump won't be doing him any favors. As the "mood" from the Trump camp suggests, Putin will probably have to accept a deal that benefits Ukraine, or risk facing a strong response from Trump, who will likely support Zelensky.

This is a huge psychological boost for Ukraine and a devastating blow to Putin. Watching him stumble through his "conversation" with the nation recently, it's clear he's under intense pressure, and the reality that the tyrant Assad has been ousted and is now taking cover under Putin's umbrella must be a demoralizing experience.

Putin seems to be signaling an exit plan for him or his successor as a way to sidestep financial consequences, given that past Russian dictators have often been bars from collecting their pensions. Is his latest switch a strategic retreat or a move that ultimately puts him in a precarious position?

This is a positive development, but it's crucial that Western nations, particularly those in NATO, continue to apply strong pressure and don't give him an opening. If we remain resolute, the situation in Ukraine looks increasingly more hopeful.

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