On the evening of June 2, the world's eyes once again focused on the war situation in Ukraine, and suspense arose. In this turbulent moment, Wagner's report provokes a new thing to think about. He declared that Russia had already managed to take Bakhmut in the spring of 2023 and that the full liberation of Donbas was imminent in the fall. The news shocked the world and raised questions about whether Ukraine faces a tougher challenge.
Public opinion is in an uproar, and under the appearance of Ukraine's major counteroffensive, the actual war situation is gradually tilting towards Russia. Zelensky's appeal once again reveals Ukraine's predicament, with its arsenal depleted and dependence on NATO becoming a mystery. Orban's statement also makes one wonder what Hungary's position is in the war in Ukraine, and does this mean more uncertainty about the situation?
At the same time, the details of the actual battlefield are gradually emerging, and Wagner's emphasis on the superiority of the Russian army is causing concern. The unsatisfactory performance of the Ukrainian army contrasts sharply with the professionalism of the Russian army, which makes one wonder whether the Ukrainian army attaches too much importance to public opinion propaganda and ignores the study of actual battles.
However, this war is not only being waged on the actual battlefield, but public opinion warfare, information warfare, and cognitive warfare have become the commanding heights. At this stage, whoever can gain the initiative in psychological warfare will have the upper hand in the actual battle situation. Ukraine's efforts have been overwhelming, but Russia seems to have taken it more calmly and shown a stronger strategic vision.
Despite doubts about Wagner's predictions, his views are not unfounded in the light of the current developments. Russian forces have made progress in multiple theaters of operations, while Ukraine's counteroffensive has not only failed as expected, but has suffered heavy losses. Whether this phenomenon can shake Ukraine's grip on the war is still a mystery.
The evolution of the whole situation is reminiscent of Orban's words: "We will lose many lives. For Zelenskyy, his call for more advanced fighters also seems to be a signal to the West for help, but it remains to be seen whether this will turn the tide of the war.
In this time of great uncertainty, it is even more difficult to predict the future. The progress of the Russian army in a number of key theaters of operations, the ingenious maneuvers of Ukraine in the information war, and the attitude of the international community towards both sides will all affect the future trajectory. In the contest of this war, it is difficult to predict the outcome of the war, and the only thing that is certain is that this war will continue, and the world will still pay attention to this battlefield full of waves.