CNN: Xi notes Russia's weakening in Ukraine – time for Trump to recognize it

Recent developments on the Ukrainian battlefield indicate a potential shift that even Russian President Vladimir Putin may need to acknowledge, according to CNN's analysis. Contrary to expectations that Russia would achieve significant territorial advances by 2026, it is Ukraine that has made gains this year, inflicting heavy losses on Russian forces. Western intelligence estimates suggest monthly Russian casualties are alarmingly high, potentially reaching 30-40,000 killed and wounded. This rate of attrition, if accurate, could severely strain Russia's capacity to sustain its military operations and replenish its ranks, especially since the start of the invasion. The narrative emerging from Lithuania, as reported by Delfi, often emphasizes the resilience of Ukraine and the strategic miscalculations of Russia. There's a local perspective that views these battlefield trends not just as military events, but as a validation of the West's support for Ukraine and a potential opportunity for a resolution, perhaps even influenced by figures like Donald Trump, albeit with a different approach. The sheer scale of reported Russian losses, exceeding a million since the invasion began, is a stark indicator of the conflict's brutal reality and its unsustainable cost for Moscow.