"Zelensky's Dilemma: Limited Options in Worsening War"

As Russia intensifies its airstrikes and advances in Ukraine, President Zelensky faces limited options, from bad to worse, with no end to the fighting in sight. Retaking occupied territory seems unlikely, negotiations with Putin are politically toxic, and a ceasefire is a nonstarter. Aid from the US has been stalled, and Ukraine's military is short on troops and ammunition. Zelensky must manage public expectations and navigate constitutional constraints, while the possibility of a long, drawn-out war looms.