Ports that although small; and already subject to Russian attack may provide a route for Ukrainian grain to get to the world. Anyone stupid enough to cross a NATO border will be quickly defeated, then Russia will be at war with NATO. Putin does not want a war with NATO and Wagner Group soldiers do not want to die. In summary, Ukraine is still in the war even though it has not made much progress this week. On the ground, keep an eye on Vuledhar, last week Ukrainian forces pushed south there possibly indicating another line of potential attack.

Source: The Guardian August 07, 2023 01:17 UTC