Group 1 - The core issue for Russia is the dilemma of either ceasing fire, which would mean failing to achieve its minimum objectives, or continuing the conflict, which is leading to increased losses and pressure on military and economic fronts [2] - The "Voluntary Alliance" meeting in Paris involved 35 countries, with a significant majority of the global community supporting Ukraine, indicating that Ukraine has ample allies [8] - The meeting participants agreed to enhance support for Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia, with discussions on the 19th set of sanctions by the EU and Japan's involvement in these measures [9][11] Group 2 - Macron announced that 35 leaders from the "Voluntary Alliance" are prepared to make political commitments, with 26 countries willing to send troops or provide specific assets to support security forces in Ukraine [11] - The UK plans to provide long-range missiles and has allocated £10 million (approximately $13 billion) from frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, which includes a large quantity of military supplies [15] - Germany is preparing to increase investments in air defense and long-range strike capabilities, with plans to equip four mechanized brigades in Ukraine with around 480 armored vehicles annually [18] Group 3 - Ukraine is actively targeting Russian oil refineries and infrastructure, resulting in a 24.2% loss of refining capacity in August alone, aiming to cripple Russia's energy economy and force concessions [20] - The ongoing military actions by Ukraine are not just defensive but are aimed at achieving victory, with the development of a robust long-range strike capability [20] - The narrative suggests that Russia's historical pattern of external expansion is failing, with the current conflict expected to result in significant costs for Russia without achieving its goals [23]