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February 15, 2024

Ukraine recap: prospect of renewed US funding a boost for beleaguered Zelensky

Jonathan Este, The Conversation

A selection of our coverage of the conflict from the past fortnight.

Experts expect the war in Ukraine to be a lengthy, grinding conflict similar to what is playing out in Bakhmut. AP Photo/Libkos

May 10, 2023

I’ve just returned from Kyiv where they are expecting a long war and want more help from the west

Frank Ledwidge, University of Portsmouth

The author was part of a delegation to Kyiv of military, intelligence and diplomatic experts. Here are his impressions.

April 27, 2023

Ukraine war: as Kyiv prepares counteroffensive it needs to convince allies it is up for the fight

Christopher Morris, University of Portsmouth

Ukraine badly needs a major military success to boost the confidence of its western allies and ensure a continuing flow of military equipment.

A Ukrainian soldier fires a grenade launcher on the frontline in Bakhmut in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. (AP Photo/Libkos)

April 13, 2023

Bakhmut is increasingly a quagmire that works to Russia’s advantage

James Horncastle, Simon Fraser University

Bakhmut initially appeared to be a Ukrainian strategic victory as it depleted Russian armed forces. But that looming victory risks becoming a major defeat. Here’s how Russia has outplayed Ukraine.

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