When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Kyiv was expected to fall quickly, but Ukraine defied expectations, resisting a larger adversary and reclaiming some territory through bold counteroffensives. Nearly three years later, the war grinds on as a brutal stalemate. Russia continues to make small but steady territorial gains at a high cost, while Ukraine struggles with dwindling resources and morale. The U.S. delayed critical … Continue reading Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war