"Ukraine's Stalled Offensive Raises Concerns for Allies and Biden"

Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, suggested last year that a negotiated settlement should be pursued in the war between Ukraine and Russia, comparing the situation to World War I. However, the Biden administration distanced itself from his remarks, and expectations for Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian positions have not been met. Military analysts describe a grinding war of attrition, with entrenched Russian forces holding their ground while Ukrainian soldiers struggle to synchronize their offensive operations. The Biden administration has been slow in providing advanced arms to Ukraine, and there are doubts about the effectiveness of certain weapons in the conflict. If Ukrainian military victory is remote, American leaders should show more wisdom and flexibility in their approach.