Total collapse of Ukraine looks increasingly unlikely, - Foreign Policy 07.07.2026

Foreign Policy reports that the total collapse of Ukraine is becoming increasingly unlikely, despite Russia's massive air strikes, including those on Kyiv on July 1. The publication views Moscow's aggressive strategy as a sign of weakness, as it is unable to break Ukrainian resilience. Over recent months, the situation has shifted in Ukraine's favor due to the implementation of robotic technologies, which has slowed the enemy's advance to the level of "bloody crawling." Additionally, effective strikes on Russian energy infrastructure are curbing Russia's economic benefits from oil exports. Ukrainian innovations in the defense sector make the country a unique participant in modern warfare. While there are risks of a ceasefire on Russia's terms, the publication emphasizes that Moscow's strategic positions are weakening. Therefore, Kyiv and its European partners must prepare for new escalations, maintaining the moral high ground and focusing on the situation evolving in Ukraine's favor.














