**Russia’s War on Ukraine: A Year of Uncertainty**
As Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine enters its fourth year, the situation remains dire. The conflict has dominated headlines, but the daily grind of the front line has taken a back seat in world news cycles.
**The Battle Rages On**
Despite the election of Donald Trump as U.S. President and the growing uncertainty over Kyiv’s relationship with Washington, the war continues to intensify on multiple fronts. In an interview with Rob Lee, a former U.S. marine infantry officer, The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell discusses the evolving battlefield realities.
**A Shortage of Men**
According to Ukrainian soldiers and commanders, the biggest problem facing Ukraine is not firepower, but manpower. “The biggest problem is the lack of people,” they say. This sentiment has been echoed across the front line for the past year, highlighting the significant challenge Ukraine faces in maintaining its military presence.
**A Night Shift with a Vampire Team**
The Kyiv Independent spent a night shift with a Vampire team fighting between Kurakhove and Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, the hottest part of the front line. The team’s mission was to lay mines, but their actions highlight the risks faced by Ukrainian soldiers on a daily basis.
**The Future of Russia’s War**
As Donald Trump prepares to take office, the future of Russia’s war against Ukraine hangs in the balance. In an exclusive report, The Kyiv Independent lays out four possible scenarios that could see an end to the war in Ukraine – for better or worse.
**A Volatile Endgame**
The worsening battlefield situation and the election of Donald Trump signal that the war could soon be entering a volatile and unpredictable endgame. As Ukraine and Europe enter 2025, the first months of the year will be fundamental in deciding the outcome of the war.
**Support for Ukraine Amidst Uncertainty**
In an interview with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze, The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell discusses the country’s support for Ukraine amidst political uncertainty before Trump’s inauguration and Russia’s gains on the frontline.
