This weekend marks two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Back in 2022, some western observers did not think Vladimir Putin would send in the tanks. Others were convinced he would, but that Kyiv would fall within days. Both assumptions proved wrong.
Under the leadership of Volodymyr Zelensky, and thanks to the extraordinary efforts of the Ukrainian military and ordinary citizens, the country has stood firm, even retaking territory such as in Kharkiv. But last year’s counter-offensive had little success, and 2024 is set to be a challenging year, as Ukraine faces a large arms deficit.
