The Impact of Ukraine's Ongoing Conflict on Global Defense Strategies.

Ukraine's Western allies are growing increasingly nervous about a counteroffensive to be launched by Kyiv this year, as Russia has had months to fortify defensive positions. Petr Pavel, the new Czech president and former chairman of the NATO Military Committee, warns that a Ukrainian counteroffensive "should happen within a few months" as the window of opportunity is open this year, but after next winter, it will be extremely difficult to maintain the current level of aid. A failed counteroffensive would make allied politicians and Western voters question the value of further support, and Ukraine must exercise caution with every piece of donated equipment so valuable.