Troubled by a Resurgent Russia and Bickering Allies, Ukraine Hunkers Down.

Ukraine is facing multiple challenges as it prepares for a prolonged period of defensive warfare against Russia. Despite a costly campaign to push back Russian forces, the front lines have not shifted significantly, and support from the US and Europe is now uncertain. President Volodymyr Zelensky has ordered the construction of battlefield fortifications, acknowledging the difficulty of regaining occupied territories. The US funding fight and delays in European aid further complicate Ukraine's situation. While Ukraine's Western allies emphasize its successes, the country is bracing for a long and difficult war. [Extracted from the article]