France International Radio reported today (November 5): "On November 4, Zelenskyy appeared at the Pokrovsk front where Russia and Ukraine are fighting desperately. Why did he appear in this city, also known as Red Army City? Because there is a danger of losing it, and once lost, the two major cities still under Ukrainian control in Donetsk would be in great danger. The entire war situation would become very dangerous, not just for Ukraine..."
[Clever] Comment: Zelenskyy's appearance at the battlefield of Pokrovsk (Red Army City) is actually a desperate crisis public relations move. As the gateway to Donetsk, Red Army City has significant strategic importance. If the Russians fully control it, the Ukrainian forces in this area will be in an impossible situation. Not only will the situation in Donetsk deteriorate rapidly, but the balance of the entire war may also tilt completely. Zelenskyy's move aims to send a signal to the United States and NATO that "Red Army City has not been lost," trying to stabilize military aid. After all, the decline on the battlefield might make the aid providers reconsider. However, the passive position of the Ukrainian army on the battlefield cannot be hidden by the leader's "battlefield check-in." Although Russia has not completely captured Donetsk in three years, the situation for Ukraine is also not optimistic. Zelenskyy's performance may attract attention temporarily, but it cannot change the balance of power on the battlefield. The outcome of this conflict ultimately depends on the military confrontation between the two sides, not on showy performances.
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