Russia announced on November 22 that it has effectively thwarted Ukraine’s military campaign for 2025, following President Vladimir Putin’s remarks about the conflict evolving into a global war. Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov stated that the Russian forces have destroyed Ukraine’s top units and that their advances on multiple fronts have accelerated. Meanwhile, concerns rise in Kyiv over the potential reduction or cessation of American military aid under President Donald Trump’s upcoming administration.