Five challenges facing Ukraine, two years into a war whose direction few can predict
Russia invaded Ukraine 730 days ago, and assessments of the war’s progress are mixed. On one hand, few believed that Ukrainian forces could hold out for more than a week, and yet two years later, they’re still fighting. On the other hand, Ukraine’s materiel and morale are waning, while the Kremlin shows no signs of easing off the gas.
Here are five challenges facing Ukraine, two years into a war whose direction few can predict.
Although invading Russian forces initially met with stiff resistance, they have recently achieved small victories that have bolstered their spirits. Their recent capture of the city of Avdiivka was a tremendous confidence boost, as well as a blow to the Ukrainians. This highly symbolic city was seized by Kremlin-backed separatists in 2014, only to be reclaimed later by Ukrainian forces, who invested in extensive fortifications.
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, said in an interview that “it is very likely” the Russian army will not stop until it conquers Kyiv.
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