Ukraine-Russia Tensions Escalate Amidst International Divide.

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are facing similar issues as the war continues into spring, including high casualty rates, lack of parts for equipment and weapons, and maintaining political and public support for the war. The upcoming spring thaw in Ukraine will make travel by armored vehicles difficult, and both sides are facing challenges with producing replacements for lost equipment and weapons. The war of attrition is unfavorable for Ukraine, and Russia can mobilize more soldiers. Maintaining political and public support is a major hurdle for both nations, and recent opinion polls show that support among the US population for providing assistance to Ukraine is waning.