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Im trying hard to stay optimistic about Ukraines imminent spring offensive against the Russian invaders. But the recent news flow, though ambiguous, raises concerns.

How strong are the Ukrainians, really, and will the Russians be able to exploit their weaknesses? And how cohesive is the alliance of Kyivs supporters? If the Ukrainians cant break the stalemate soon, will their friends start drifting off?

Only a couple of months ago, the outlook seemed better. Ukraine had scored dramatic tactical victories and dug in for a hard winter. Then Germany, the U.K., Poland, the U.S. and other allies decided to send heavy battle tanks in preparation for spring. Some of those, including the first batch of German-made Leopard 2s, have now arrived at the front. Thus equipped, the Ukrainians should right about now be able to turn a static war of attrition into a kinetic war of reconquest, it was hoped.

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