Geopolitical Tensions and the War in Ukraine

Geopolitical tensions and the war in Ukraine have reached a point of stalemate. The initiative in the war has been shifting back and forth between Russia and Ukraine, resulting in a tragic situation with a high number of casualties. Russia currently holds the upper hand, although they have not been able to achieve their ultimate goals of a regime change in Kiev or fully bring Ukraine back under Russian control. This leaves the West with a dilemma regarding their support for Ukraine, as there is no clear vision of how Ukraine can reclaim the territories it has lost. The situation is further complicated by the long game that Putin is playing, content with the current split between the eastern and western parts of Ukraine. The West needs to consider its next steps, as pouring more money into Ukraine without a clear strategy may not produce the desired outcomes.