If Ukraine does not achieve significant success at the front, Russia may launch a counteroffensive. This is reported by Paul Ronzheimer, a correspondent for the German newspaper Bild.

According to his report, some Ukrainian soldiers expressed the opinion that they expected a faster and more successful advance, but now Russian forces are giving a "fierce fight back."

Ronzheimer notes that the Ukrainians were counting on a rapid fall of the front, similar to what happened last year in Kharkiv or Kherson.

"So far, the Ukrainians have not succeeded in breaking through the defense. The Russian army has held out, albeit with heavy losses. If the Ukrainian Armed Forces do not make a serious breakthrough, the entire success of the war for Ukraine may be in jeopardy. But things may become even worse if the Russians manage to repel all Ukrainian attacks. Then the Ukrainians will have to prepare for a Russian counteroffensive," the publication emphasizes.

Rontzheimer suggests that Ukrainians realize that they need to achieve major victories to continue to receive support from the West. After all, at some point, the West may wonder whether it is worth continuing the struggle or whether it is better to start negotiations with Russia.

"But nothing has been decided yet, because a breakthrough on the Russian front is possible, which could prove decisive for the war and cost Putin power," the newspaper concludes.