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The Russian icon attacking the Ukrainian icon is a strategic misjudgment. They never expected Ukraine to be so tough and so fearless. In fact, after Russia easily took Crimea icon last time, they became a bit overconfident, thinking they were invincible.

This time, Russia tried to replicate the same strategy, aiming to capture all of Ukraine in one go, but ended up hitting a steel plate. At the beginning of the war, the Russian military icon planned to take Kyiv in three days, but after more than 600 days of fighting, with casualties exceeding 300,000, losses of 2,800 tanks and 320 aircraft, it turned into a prolonged war of attrition icon. NATO icon provided Ukraine with over $200 billion in military aid, trained 30,000 Ukrainian troops, and offered 4,000 intelligence supports, significantly enhancing Ukraine's combat capability. Ukraine has effectively counterattacked on multiple battlefields, causing significant losses to the Russian military. Furthermore, Russia's economy has also been severely impacted by this war, with GDP growth rate showing a noticeable decline, occupying 17% of Ukraine's territory, establishing a defense line of 1,200 kilometers, deploying 150,000 troops daily, and facing immense supply pressure. For Russia, this war is like a gambler going all in; losing means everything is over.
Public opinion on this war is also varied. Some believe that Russia indeed underestimated Ukraine's resistance capabilities, and this action is doomed to fail. Others point out that NATO's involvement has complicated the situation, making it even harder to bring the war to an end. Some also express that this war has exposed Russia's military and economic shortcomings, which may affect its international standing in the future. Regardless, this war has already brought huge losses to both sides, and we hope to find a peaceful resolution soon.