Last year was marked by widespread optimism for the Ukrainian war effort, while this year is the exact opposite, as dark pessimism looms over the information landscape. As some believe, both views were – and are – exaggerated. Judging by the current trend of the war, Russia might have gained the upper hand. While this general trend may be reversed by re-establishing US aid to Ukraine, drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and their economic impact have become one of the more successful Ukrainian campaigns. As the war in Ukraine continues past the two-year mark, the intensity of the armed con…