Ukraine and the West have thwarted Russia’s months-long attempt to persuade the West to stop supporting Ukraine, thereby creating conditions for the destruction of its defense. However, the Kremlin is likely to make another attempt, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Since autumn 2023, Russian forces have conducted offensive operations aimed at convincing the West to abandon its commitments to Ukraine, with the likely goal of destroying its defenses. However, the prolonged debate in the US over aid likely convinced the Kremlin that its efforts were partially successful, mil…