This year is likely to be a year of defense on the front lines. In a favorable scenario, there may also be localized actions with minor tactical successes. This is stated in the RBC-Ukraine article “Defense or victory: Anticipating Ukraine’s third year of war.” The head of the Center for Military Law Researches, Olexandr Musiienko, noted that it is difficult to predict changes on the front line because it is unclear how long the issue of funding from the United States will be delayed. Overall, he believes that in 2024 Ukraine will be on the defensive. “With the understanding that we’re on the …