Assessing the Prospects of Ukraine's Counteroffensive Against Russia.

Retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges predicts that Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia will ultimately succeed, citing the Ukrainian general staff's skill and discipline. The offensive has been temporarily put on hold as the country waits for additional Western weapons and military supplies to arrive. Hodges believes that the offensive will be successful if three conditions are met: Ukrainian forces are strong, Russian forces are degraded, and the ground is dry enough to support the movement of armored vehicles. There is concern that the US may withdraw aid if the offensive is not successful, but Hodges argues that US support is tied to stopping Russian aggression and holding them accountable for war crimes and violations of international law.