Despite his hopes for a victory, the ground situation does not seem to be in his favor. Recently, a private gathering of former top US soldiers, investigators, and scholars was held under Chatham House rules to discuss the situation. The general consensus was that Ukraine's chances of winning the conflict were bleak.
Experts highlighted that Ukraine is lacking in trained soldiers and ammunition, making it difficult to increase the number of men deployed for fighting. With two-thirds as many casualties as Russia, Ukraine's population is far smaller, making it less capable of holding up against Russia.
Moreover, the entire army that NATO trained between 2014 to 2022 is reportedly dead, and recruits are being sent to the battle lines with only three weeks of training. Ukraine's best soldiers have already been killed in the war.
The ground situation in Ukraine is not looking good, and it is time for President Zelensky to recognize this reality.
