Russia’s Election Gives Ukraine an Opportunity

As the two year anniversary of the war approaches, the Russian and Ukrainian armies are facing a common problem set of problems. The supply of volunteers willing to sign up to fight is drying up. Soldiers are tired of being on the front lines for too long, their female relatives are demanding a cap on the length of their military service. Right now Ukraine has an advantage over Russia in this regard as its people remain more resolutely behind continuing its fight than its opponent. But the opportunity to use that advantage is closing.