President Biden's decision to supply anti-personnel mines and long-range missiles to Ukraine comes amid significant Russian territorial gains in 2024. Despite Ukraine's initial successes, recent data shows Russia has seized nearly six times more territory than in 2023, raising concerns about Ukraine's defensive capabilities. The situation is complicated by the potential impact of a Trump administration on U.S. military aid to Ukraine, with fears that support could be cut. Experts suggest that Ukraine's recent offensive in Russia's Kursk region, while initially promising, may have strategic drawbacks, tying down valuable resources and units. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)