Ukraine’s Military Struggles Reveal Russia’s Persistent Pressure and Leadership Failures

As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia drags into its fourth year, new revelations from Ukraine’s recently appointed defense minister underscore the deep cracks within Kyiv’s military apparatus—cracks that threaten not only the sovereignty of a key Eastern European partner but also America’s own national security interests.Can Ukraine Win a Modern War with Outdated Command?Mykhailo Fedorov, appointed earlier this year, has pulled back the curtain on the debilitating challenges facing Ukraine's armed forces. Despite an influx of Western aid and urgent geopolitical stakes, Ukraine contends with widespread desertions—estimated at nearly 200,000 troops—and roughly two million draft dodgers. This staggering number...