Almost one-third of Ukrainians support territorial concessions for peace with Russia, while over half oppose such compromises.
Defense
For all intents and purposes, China now owns Russia and could use this power to end the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine must balance the immediate needs of war financing with long-term economic considerations and domestic political pressures.
The Somali National Army, despite having more troops and better resources, is weaker than al-Shabaab due to cohesion and morale challenges.
Ukraine’s military draft is deepening its manpower crisis, putting more pressure on the West to increase aid and potentially deploy troops.
Diminishing fears of Russian escalation has loosened restraints on the Ukraine’s use of Western military hardware and enabled the provision of more capable systems.
Senior Swedish officials have warned that Russia covets the island of Gotland. They’ve also told their citizens to be prepared for war.
China’s efforts to bolster control of the South China Sea have yet to produce tangible results. Instead, they’ve further complicated China’s position.
The Russian military is not alone in being compromised by the location of S-300 systems through public satellite imagery.
British and French positions on Ukraine have hardened as Russian offensive operations have continued unabated.