The Russian invasion of Ukraine has reached the culminating point in an unanticipated way for Ukraine. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is one of the most brutal wars seen in recent history, with exponential losses in terms of human lives and destruction of properties, as well as lingering psychological impacts in both nations.
This war is seen as one of the strategically miscalculated wars immensely supported by the West, which continues to react to Russian strategies instead of being proactive. The West’s reactive approach has proven time and time again that it paved this precarious situation in Ukraine. The West’s unwavering support to Ukraine has undergone different phases of transition with changes of governments of staunch supporting nations.
However, the impact was minimal as the United States was leading the supporting efforts in Ukraine. In this context, Ukraine still obtained all the support needed to prevail in this conflict. The West’s unwavering support, to a greater extent, not only encouraged the ambitious plans of President Zelensky to liberate some areas under Russian occupation but also to challenge Russian military might. As one can see, there were many inconsistencies in Ukraine’s strategic planning and preparations. Ukraine’s response solely depended on external support on paper rather than the availability of resources in hand. This strategic........