What does Russia’s “active withdrawal” from Kharkov mean? Is it voluntary to withdraw, or is it forced?

Russia took the initiative to withdraw. It also means that Russia is taking the initiative to reduce its losses. We can see Ukraine's strategy and make strategic arrangements in advance. To put it bluntly, it means conserving one's physical strength and concentrating on attacking the enemy's weak points.

01. Russia took the initiative to withdraw from Kharkov in order not to be surrounded and attacked by Ukraine.

First of all, the time for Russia and Ukraine to compete is not short. Russia has always won more, and Russia may feel that Ukraine is not in danger, so it sends most of its troops back to China to participate in military exercises at the critical moment, thus Give Ukraine a chance to take back the lost towns. And just when everyone was waiting for Russia to counterattack, Russia withdrew from Kharkov. Everyone thought that Russia was afraid and did not want to confront Ukraine head-on. This idea was actually wrong.

Because Russia is not afraid, but gives up on its own initiative. Russia can take back the towns that were recaptured during the Russian military exercises at any time, but if Kharkov is not abandoned now, Russia's subsequent losses will be even more serious. Kharkov is very wide, and the enemy can encircle it. Then Ukraine can easily capture Kharkov as long as it waits. No matter how you calculate this account, you have to give up.

02. Russia’s national power is stronger than Ukraine’s, and winter combat is Russia’s strength.

Russia’s military strength has never been bad. If Western countries were not supporting Ukraine, Ukraine would have been taken over by Russia long ago, and it would not be still fighting now. Russia's withdrawal this time is also strategic. Both sides are playing a game. Whoever has better tricks can win. And everyone, don’t forget that winter is coming next. Fighting in winter is Russia’s strength. Even if Ukraine has support, it will not be able to win over Russia in terms of weather.

Therefore, in summary, Russia's initiative to withdraw means that Russia is reducing its own losses and is also playing a game of chess for Ukraine. It can also be said that it is asking the king to enter the urn.