Putin's "gamble" has begun. Russia has launched large-scale attacks on Ukraine for three consecutive days, not only turning the capital Kyiv into a sea of fire, but even destroying 100 containers of weapons transported through the Port of Odessa. This time, it is clearly aimed at forcing Ukraine into submission. What if they don’t submit? They will definitely continue to bomb.
Why did the Russian military suddenly launch such a large-scale attack? In addition to retaliating against the attack on Putin's aircraft, the more important reason is to gain more leverage in negotiations. After all, the second round of talks is about to begin, and the Russian side has already drafted a memorandum for the talks and proposed many conditions, including those related to the eastern regions of Ukraine, demilitarization of Ukraine, and establishing a military buffer zone. In short, this second round of talks is crucial.
Where does the confidence for the negotiations come from? It certainly comes from the advantages on the front lines. Currently, in Ukraine's Sumy region, Kharkiv region, and near the Dnipro River, the Russian military has gained considerable advantages, but these are far from sufficient. Therefore, the Russian military has targeted the capital of Ukraine. Putin is betting that Trump will not dare to intervene, so the Russian military dares to launch hundreds of drones and more than 80 missiles to strike Ukraine. This time, it is very likely to be the final battle.