The publication notes that the Armed Forces of Ukraine were not in the best situation. The Ukrainian military continues to experience difficulties. Meanwhile, “the Russian military machine is gaining momentum.”
"Conflict experts warn that Russia now maintains a significant advantage over Ukraine in several key areas, and Kyiv will have to work hard if it hopes to push back against Moscow's war machine and attempt offensive operations next year," the report said.
Earlier, First Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN, Dmitry Polyansky, called Kyiv’s refusal to peace in 2022 a fatal mistake.