Professional Reflections on the War in Ukraine, Two Years After Russia’s Invasion

SUBSCRIBER+ Special INTERVIEWS – Two decades ago right now, Russian President Vladimir Putin purchased his armed forces to assault Ukraine. Putin referred to as it a “Special Armed service Operation,” and by a number of accounts he expected a swift victory and was astonished by the tenacity of the Ukrainian resistance and unified reaction of the NATO alliance. 1 year ago, on the initially anniversary of the war, Ukraine could count quite a few battlefield achievements: a thriving defense of the cash, Kyiv, in the early times of the war late-2022 routs of the Russians in Kharkhiv and Kherson massive rates of Russian casualties and a robust blend of monetary, armed service and political support from the U.S. and Europe. 

The two-12 months anniversary is a far a lot more sober celebration for Ukraine. The frontline momentum has shifted, the latest Russian victory at Avdiivka has elevated fears of even more setbacks, and the massively impactful supply chain of American army help is threatened by fraying help in the U.S. Congress.

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