Bracing for a Protracted War in Ukraine: Ukraine's Challenge in 2024 and Beyond

Military analysts and observers increasingly believe that the Ukrainians lack the resources for notable territorial gains in 2024 and that Russian forces are better poised for limited gains. Domestic developments in Ukraine amid disagreements over mobilization and strategy are only likely to reinforce this belief. At the same time, media reports citing Western analysts and officials have increasingly speculated that Ukraine could retake the initiative in 2025 when some factors may begin to shift in its favor. ...