Ukraine prepares for counteroffensive against Russian forces.

Ukraine is preparing for a long-awaited counteroffensive against Russian forces, with military experts identifying five key areas where Kyiv could unleash its counterpunch. The overarching goal for Ukraine’s forces is to liberate the sixth of the country’s territory that Moscow claims to have annexed, including the Crimean Peninsula, which has been under Russian control since 2014. However, even if Ukraine’s counteroffensive is a triumph, and Kyiv’s troops are able to claw back the annexed lands from Moscow, it is unlikely to end the war any time soon. NATO countries must prepare to continue supporting Ukraine’s military indefinitely.