Ukraine’s Desperate Hour: Victory (of a Sort) Is Still Possible

This is part three of a three-part series on the past, present and future of the war in Ukraine. Part one explores whether a different US strategy could have put Ukraine in a stronger position than it holds today. Part two examines the lessons and global impacts of the war. Part three analyzes how US and Ukrainian strategy will unfold in 2024 and after.

The second year of Ukraine’s war for survival began with high hopes of victory and liberation. It is ending in a long, bloody slog for marginal gains. There’s more of this ahead: Ukraine cannot win a decisive victory in 2024. But Kyiv and its Western supporters can — and must — find creative ways of intensifying the pressure on Russia while building strength for 2025.