In the year since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the world has thrilled to the pluck and the bravery of the Ukrainian people, its government and military in resisting the once mighty Red armies.
Bolstered by increasing arms support from the United States and its Western allies, Ukraine has fought the Russian armies to a standstill, even reversing some initial losses, halting offensives aimed at major cities and retaking parts of the country.
But though President Joe Biden’s administration remains steadfast, and its supply of Western arms is increasing, this war is in no ways won. After months of military setbacks, Russian forces have repaired some of their initial errors, gone back on the offensive and sought to regain lost territory.
