Ukraine needs to move to a new phase of the war if it is to reclaim its territory occupied by Russia. A European plan to supply Leopard tanks should be at the heart of this effort
Ukraine has lured a significant number of Russian troops south – but the country still needs significant help on arms deliveries
It is wishful thinking to believe that travel restrictions on Russian nationals would affect the Kremlin’s policies
Ukraine has proven that it can counter Russian military tactics and strategy. To continue to do so, the country will require greater support from the West
Westerners regard Russia’s war as an attack on the rules-based order, but Chinese scholars see it as another harbinger of the denouement of US hegemony. While Americans and Europeans can argue with this position, it would be a mistake not to take it seriously
Ukraine will need more advanced heavy weapons if it is to conduct an effective large-scale counter-offensive against Russia. The West can help in two main ways
Russia’s rumoured purchase of Iranian drones is unlikely to have a major impact in its war on Ukraine. It is unclear how quickly Russian forces could become proficient with these systems
The holiday period could erode public interest in Ukraine. Europeans should recognise that their attitudes towards Russia’s war on the country have consequences
Russia is the first state to use nuclear threats as part of a war of expansion. Unless it loses in Ukraine, the world will become a far more dangerous place
If the West truly wants Ukraine to win, and quickly, it should urgently intensify its supply of weapons to the country