"Assessing Ukraine's Defense Against Russia's War Machine: A Report Card"

Conflict experts warn that Russia currently holds the advantage over Ukraine in several key areas, and Kyiv needs to fortify its defenses and receive tailored Western support to fend off Moscow's war machine. Without major adjustments or continued Western support, Ukraine risks exhaustion and being forced to negotiate with Russia from a position of weakness. The experts recommend a strategy of "hold, build, strike" to absorb Russian offensives, rebuild the force, and eventually retake the advantage over time.