FT: Russian victories shake global leaders’ faith in Ukraine war prospects

As global leaders convened at the Munich Security Conference, the once-optimistic outlook for Ukraine's conflict against Russia has turned bleak. With Moscow gaining ground and Western support waning, urgency permeated discussions. Calls for tangible action reverberated, highlighting the critical need for weapons and ammunition to bolster Ukraine's defence. Amidst geopolitical tensions and shifting alliances, the stark reality of Ukraine's plight demands decisive responses, leaving no room for mere rhetoric.

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By Guy Chazan, John Paul Rathbone and Sam Jones in Munich

Statespeople, diplomats, military brass and spies at a defence conference this weekend fear war is tilting in Moscow's favour

Twelve months ago, delegates at the Munich Security Conference radiated optimism about the prospects for Ukraine, as the west vowed to back Kyiv in its war with Russia for "as long as it takes". This year, with the conflict tilting in Moscow's favour and faith in western support ebbing away, that optimism has flipped into unremitting gloom.

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