Russia to keep pressuring Ukraine's defenses despite reaching its peak capabilities - military expert

He shared his opinions with Espreso TV.

"At least for the next six months, there will be no significant changes on the front line in terms of Russian actions. Right now, Russia, using all its reserves, is under the influence of its previous successes, trying to maximize the gains of earlier periods," Zgurets believes.

According to the director of the information and consulting company Defense Express, there is currently no reason to believe that Russia is ready for negotiations. The first quarter and half of 2025 are likely to resemble what happened in the middle of last year, as the pace of the Russian offensive is extraordinary considering the forces and resources used.

"Right now, Russian forces are already beyond the peak of their capabilities but will continue to use all resources to pressure our defense. Our main task now is to prevent systemic failures and ensure maximum destruction of Russian troops, even by abandoning certain areas of our territory. A war of attrition is exactly what this entails," Zgurets noted.

Defense Express CEO added that Ukraine must now maximize Russia's losses, even if it requires significant efforts. With the support of Ukrainian partners, this could somewhat alter the situation on the battlefield.

• On January 9, 161 clashes occurred on the frontline, with Ukrainian forces repelling 42 Russian troops’ attacks near Pokrovsk.