NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg criticized NATO countries for not delivering promised military support to Ukraine on time, allowing Russia to gain an advantage. Ukraine’s forces, facing a lack of supplies, have struggled to fend off Russian advances. The Kremlin’s forces have made incremental gains, forcing Ukraine to retreat from villages in the east.
Ukraine and its Western partners are working to deploy critical military aid to counter the Russian advance. While new supplies have started to arrive, the process needs to be expedited. Russia, with greater resources and support from Iran and North Korea, continues to launch attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Military analysts believe that Ukraine’s efforts to mobilize troops and build fortifications have been inadequate. The war is primarily characterized by artillery duels, with the Russian military currently holding an advantage. Despite recent gains by Russia, more weapons and ammunition are being sent to Ukraine to strengthen its defense.
There are concerns about a potential major summer offensive by Russia, but experts believe that Russian forces may struggle to achieve significant penetration in the near term. The capture of strategic locations like Chasiv Yar would be a significant development in the conflict. Additionally, the Duchess of Edinburgh made a visit to Ukraine to show solidarity with those affected by the war.
