Ukraine's Struggle: A Shift in Putin's Favor

The war in Ukraine has reached a stalemate, with Ukrainian officials acknowledging that a breakthrough is unlikely. Russian President Vladimir Putin's strategy of holding territory and waiting for Western allies to crack appears to be working. Ukraine faces the challenge of convincing the skeptical West to continue arming its troops and fighting against entrenched Russian forces. Despite suffering heavy losses, Russia is seeking to exhaust Ukraine's resources and weaken Western support. Ukraine is hoping for major upgrades in weaponry and support from the US, but faces hurdles in Congress. The Biden administration maintains confidence in Ukraine's ability to resist Russia, but Europe's support is showing cracks. The war's endgame and the question of funding a "forever war" are being debated.