The only acceptable peace deal is one where Russia leaves Ukraine and returns the land it stole
Kherson’s location is strategically vital as it sits on the western bank of the Dnipro river. The Dnipro cuts Ukraine in half and has provided some natural protection against Russia’s southwestern advances, but Russian forces managed to cross past the river in the Kherson region, with the city acting as a chokepoint.The NP Comment newsletter from columnist Colby Cosh and NP Comment editors tackles the important topics with boldness, verve and wit.
The main risk was that Russia would achieve a breakthrough on this front, capture Mykolaiv and then besiege Odesa, Ukraine’s third largest city. An attack on Odesa would’ve not only been devastating, it would’ve also run the risk of Russia occupying all of Ukraine’s coastline, cutting the country off from the Black Sea and economically crippling it.Article contentKherson’s location played to Kyiv’s advantage.
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