Winter fatigue on Ukraine’s frontlines signals a protracted war with no clear end
Five years into Moscow’s invasion, Ukraine’s front lines are characterized by fatigue, fear, and stalemate: neither side is close to victory, casualties mount on both sides, and morale hinges on small wins. A temporary boost came when Russia’s drone operations were hampered after SpaceX’s Starlink move, but Moscow is retooling its communications and the conflict shows little sign of wrapping up as peace talks stall and manpower remains a strain.