The Future of Ukraine's War: Insights from the Battle for Bakhmut.

The battle for Bakhmut, Ukraine's most fiercely contested territory since Russia's invasion, has become a symbol of the country's defense of the eastern city. Victory for either side would be a huge morale boost and could rally support from respective allies, providing momentum to shift a front line that has remained largely static for months. Ukraine hopes to launch a spring offensive of its own that could determine its fate as concerns mount that Western support could wane if Kyiv can't show a clear path to victory and political calculations weigh ahead of the presidential election.