The Russia Army has taken another Ukrainian city, Seversk. Defenses simply collapsed. In fact, today was the first confirmation that Ukraine is no longer able to mount a constant, coordinated defense on the entire front line. It appears a "peace deal" may be too late.
Russian President Putin spoke on the phone with two commanders on the front line after a meeting in the Kremlin on the situation in the special military operation zone. As reported by the press service of the head of state, Putin spoke with Colonel Temirkhanov, who participated in the liberation of Seversk, as well as with Colonel Cherdantsev, to whom he expressed gratitude for his service.
All over Seversk, the images are similar:
Ukraine has been given numerous off-ramps, but for various reasons, they haven't taken them.
At this point, Russia has sacrificed too much to let the Ukies save face. It looks as though Kiev will get nothing and like it.
