The article discusses the escalating violence in Ukraine due to the aggression of Russia-backed separatists and Russia’s invasion intentions. Ukrainian President Zelensky desires Russia to lose so that they do not emerge victorious. Former British Ambassador to Ukraine, Igor Romanenko, believes that the United States, with its military aid and Western support for Ukraine, has provided an opportunity for the Russians to engage in activities for several months. Romanenko also suggests that these escalations further exacerbate the differences in Western politics. Additionally, the article mentions that the US military assistance package to Ukraine will only be sufficient for security operations, without undertaking more complex military actions, until the end of this year. It highlights the perspective of Merhejko, who emphasizes the need to avoid costly and complicated military operations for territorial expansion as it could ultimately lead to devastating consequences. He believes that the duration of the war will only change when Russia experiences losses on its own territory.