Putin's 50,000 soldiers gather: is the next attack threaten?
Putin's 50,000 soldiers gather: is the next attack threaten?
On May 28, 2025, Russia mobilized 50,000 soldiers on the border with Ukraine, especially to the Sumy region, which alerts the international community. According to [Kosmo], the strongest Russian forces are currently concentrating at the front of Kursk with the aim of suppressing the Ukrainian armed forces and preparing offensive operations against Sumy.
Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj emphasized that despite this massive troop concentration, the Ukrainian armed forces were able to record tactical success within 48 hours by pushing Russian units back by four kilometers. In view of the current developments, Selenskyj has initiated countermeasures to prevent a large -scale Russian offensive.
pressure to perform on the Ukrainian side
The Sumy region has particular strategic importance due to its geographical location compared to the Russian Oblast of Kursk. Ukrainian associations had already entered this area at the beginning of the August. In this context, the control of at least four border villages is recorded by the Russian armed forces that are slowly achieving terrain gains near Kostjantyniwka
President Selenskyj also announced his participation in the upcoming G7 summit after receiving an invitation from the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Participation in the next EU summit is also on his agenda. In order to strengthen domestic armaments production, he said that he urgently needs $ 30 billion.
geopolitical challenges in Eastern Europe
The total trading volume with the MOE countries exceeded $ 100 billion for the first time. However, there is a split attitude: Western Europe, especially Germany, France and Great Britain, pursues the deepened cooperation between the MOE states with China with mistrust. Despite EU membership, each of these countries pursues its own foreign policy priorities.
The rivalry between China and the USA remains a central geopolitical factor. The Chinese military expenditure estimates are between $ 178 and $ 261 billion, which corresponds to almost 35% of the US military spending. In view of these developments, MOE countries have to make difficult decisions about their relationships with China and the USA. The European market remains important for China, even if geopolitical problems could increase the costs for partnerships.
In summary, it can be seen that both the military situation in Ukraine and the geopolitical tensions in Central and Eastern Europe significantly influence current international politics. In this complex interplay, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop.| Details | |
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