The Ukrainian counteroffensive has failed, the war will prolong

The Ukrainian counteroffensive failed to breach Russian defenses, resulting in minimal territorial gains and severe casualties with around 100,000 servicemen lost, Focus reported.

Western experts and Kyiv acknowledge this failure. The Russian army adapted, employing minefields, artillery and electronic warfare, causing significant Ukrainian drone losses and creating a battlefield deadlock.

Despite tough Western sanctions since last year, the Russian economy remains resilient. The Global South refrains from direct condemnation in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. India becomes a major importer of Russian oil, bolstering the Kremlin’s economic stability. Expectations point to prolonged attritional warfare between Moscow and Kyiv with anticipated shortages in Ukrainian ammunition, manpower and weaponry. Urgent calls for effective policies and diplomacy to assist Ukraine in this crisis persist.