Attrition is beginning to bite
Video Summary
A crucial point is often forgotten in the recent news coverage of the war in Ukraine: it’s an exhaustion war. This means that neither side, Russia or Ukraine, has the strength to defeat the other. Both sides are trying to exhaust the other over time, hoping to gain the upper hand. This is why we’re seeing stories about the difficulties on both sides, such as struggles with logistics, supply chain issues, and troop morale. Western journalists may have easier access to the Ukrainian side, which is why we see more personal stories and accounts from the front line. However, this creates an imbalance in the coverage, as we lack a more nuanced understanding of the Russian perspective. To truly understand the war, we need to examine both sides, acknowledging that it’s a grueling and draining conflict. We must not place too much weight on individual stories, but rather see the big picture. The war is not getting any easier, and we need to prepare for a long and arduous fight.