New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- As the Russia-Ukraine conflict moved into Day 1,398, Moscow's campaign once again demonstrated a consistent strategic logic: weaken Ukraine's ability to function as a wartime state by targeting energy systems, transport corridors, and military logistics, while maintaining pressure along multiple fronts. Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces intensified operations across southern and central Ukraine, reinforcing the reality that Moscow continues to dictate the tempo of the war despite sustained Western involvement.

From the Black Sea coast to contested eastern sectors, Russia's approach remains rooted in attrition, escalation management, and economic pressure. The events of Day 1,398 were not isolated incidents but ...