Russia could win the war against Ukraine as early as this year

Due to Russia’s compelling advances and evident failures on Ukraine’s part, Western countries are losing patience and willingness to provide military and economic support to Ukraine, reports The Telegraph.

In 2022 and 2023, Western allies reassured Kiev of their support until victory with weapon supplies increasing and financial aid alleviating concerns about their own economy. However, the current sentiment is starkly different. The counteroffensive in the south failed to deal a decisive blow to Putin’s forces. The Russian economy withstood Western sanctions, rapidly militarizing and ensuring a continuous flow of ammunition to the front. Meanwhile, Ukraine experienced some of the largest bombardments since the conflict began and cracks are showing in its unified front due to the general call for military service.

Overall, the picture painted is exceedingly grim. Ukrainian offensives have faltered, creating a stalemate along most of the front lines, while Russian strength grows and the West becomes preoccupied with other matters. Despite modest military successes, Kiev finds itself in a much more precarious position than the previous year. If Western allies abandon Ukraine, it could result in Russia’s victory in 2024, the collapse of independent Ukraine and the demise of all hopes for European sovereignty, the article’s author warns.