(Worthy Insights<\/a>) – The word \u201ccrisis\u201d is overused, but it accurately describes what Ukraine faces as 2024 begins.<\/p>\n

According to a recent report in the Washington Post, troops on the front line are running out of ammunition. Artillery shells are being rationed, forcing the Ukrainians to cancel planned assaults and making it hard to hold defensive positions against Russian attacks. A press officer for a Ukrainian battalion recently said that ammunition shortages had forced his unit to reduce its rate of firing by 90% since the summer. \u201cWe lack everything,\u201d a member of another unit said. Although his comrades are highly motivated, he added, \u201cYou can\u2019t win a war only on motivation.\u201d He doubted they could hold their position much longer.<\/p>\n

As Ukraine struggles, its allies dither. Congress went home for the holiday without resolving the legislative impasse over continuing U.S. aid for Ukraine. Hungary\u2019s pro-Russian leader vetoed the European Union\u2019s proposed $52 billion assistance package. If these logjams aren\u2019t broken soon, Ukraine\u2019s ability to sustain the war, its economy, and the basic functions of its government will be jeopardized. [ Source: Wall Street Journal (Op-Ed) (Read More…)<\/a> ]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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