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Ukraine Faces Prolonged Conflict as Western Support Wavers

As the war enters its third year, Ukrainian morale dips amid dwindling ammunition supplies and political challenges.

Ukrainian servicemen of the Air Assault Forces prepare to fire a 155mm Caesar 8x8 wheeled self-propelled howitzer on a front line in an undisclosed location, southern Ukraine, on February 14, 2024.
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A M142 HIMARS launches a rocket on the Bakhmut direction on May 18, 2023 in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. Ukrainian forces fired on a training area for Russian troops close to the Donetsk city of Volnovakha with a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, on Tuesday, said Serhiy Bratchuk, a Ukrainian official in southern Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin at Kremlin meeting

Overview

  • Ukrainians' optimism wanes two years into the conflict, with many now expecting a prolonged war.
  • Western military and economic support for Ukraine shows signs of faltering, raising concerns over the country's ability to sustain its defense.
  • Russia's relative size advantage and resourcefulness pose ongoing challenges for Ukraine, despite its innovative military strategies.
  • Internal political strife emerges in Ukraine, complicating the war effort and raising questions about President Zelensky's leadership.
  • Experts warn of a potential Russian offensive, highlighting the need for increased Western aid and strategic planning.