The Current State of the War in Ukraine

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has evolved through three distinct phases since Russia's initial invasion. Initially, the United States aimed to deter Russia through intelligence sharing to prevent the invasion, which ultimately did not dissuade President Putin. In subsequent phases, the war saw intense fighting for key territories, with Russia failing to capture Kyiv and facing significant military setbacks. Recently, however, there has been a resurgence of Russian advances, partially attributed to the involvement of North Korean troops, indicating a shift in the war's dynamics and raising concerns about potential negotiations driven by geopolitical factors.