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Ukraine Pleads for More Funding as War with Russia Nears Two-Year Mark

Waning Western Support and Potential War Crimes Add to the Complexity of the Ongoing Conflict

Russia Advances as Ukraine Ammunition Runs Low
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US Closes weapons inventory to Ukraine

Overview

  • Ukraine's war with Russia is nearing its two-year mark, with Ukrainians pleading for more funding from allies to fight back following a failed counteroffensive last year.
  • Support for Ukraine in the EU and the US is waning, with political disagreements and conditions stalling aid packages.
  • Human rights organizations are documenting potential war crimes by Russia, including the use of starvation as a method of warfare.
  • Ukraine's counteroffensive efforts have failed, partly due to delayed starts that allowed Russian troops to prepare their defenses.
  • Ukrainian civilians continue to endure the effects of the war, living in fear of continued Russian attacks.