Stalemate in Ukraine: Russian Blitzkrieg Fails Amidst Fierce Defense and Attritional Warfare
Kyiv, Ukraine — The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has intensified, marked by a significant shift in military tactics after the initial invasion stalled. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rationale for the rapid assault on the Ukrainian capital hinged on historical assertions that Ukraine lacks genuine independence, compounded by concerns over NATO’s eastern expansion. However, the fierce resistance put forth by Ukrainian defenders dramatically thwarted initial advances, forcing Russian troops into a drawn-out battle characterized …