"Unraveling Ukraine: The Ongoing Battle for Narrative and Power"

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has seen multiple shifts in narrative, with initial expectations of a Russian victory giving way to surprising Ukrainian successes and then back to pessimism. The war's coverage in the media and social media has often led to overcorrections and exaggerated predictions, while the analyst community has been more cautious. The conflict's nuanced nature and the unpredictability of major interstate conflicts suggest that another shift in narrative is likely, despite the appearance of a stalemate on the battlefield.