Ukrainian artillery fires towards the front line during heavy fighting near Bakhmut, Ukraine, April 13. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Bloomberg: Ukraine’s Allies Fear War Breakthrough May Not Come Before Next Year
(Bloomberg) -- Some of Ukraine’s European allies are increasingly skeptical its military will be able to make a decisive breakthrough this year because Russia’s defenses have had time to dig in ahead of the looming offensive.
The mood among Western officials marks a sharp departure from late last year, when Kyiv surprised its allies - as well as Russia - with a pair of successful counteroffensives that recaptured large swathes of occupied land.
That fueled hopes its forces might be able to make further breakthroughs this year that would tip the momentum of the war in Ukraine’s favor. Now, Kyiv’s allies are reining in their expectations and contemplating the need for intense fighting well into 2024, according to European officials involved in efforts to support Ukraine’s military.
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Update: Ukraine delaying spring counter-offensive for three reasons – media reports (New Voice Of Ukraine)
WNU Editor: EU governments are not the only ones who are skeptical that a successful Ukraine counteroffensive will happen this year .... US feared Ukraine could fall ‘well short’ in spring counter-offensive, leaks reveal (The Guardian). Even Ukraine's PM is pouring cold water on a counteroffensive happening anytime soon .... Ukrainian counteroffensive could be postponed – PM (RT).
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