FT: How Ukraine plans to survive 2024 – Shifting strategies and fading hopes as Russia gains ground

As Kyiv grapples with a faltering summer counteroffensive, Ukrainian soldiers face dire conditions on the east bank of the Dnipro river. Struggling to maintain a precarious foothold, logistical challenges hinder their ability to transport heavy weaponry, while Russian forces gain an advantage. As Ukraine shifts from an offensive to a defensive strategy, questions loom about western military support, especially after the US announced a drawdown. With President Zelenskyy emphasising the need for urgent aid, the nation braces for a protracted conflict, uncertain of its military prospects in the face of escalating Russian aggression.

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By Christopher Miller in Kyiv

After its summer counteroffensive ended in failure, Kyiv is shifting to a new strategy as it prepares itself for a third year of war

"I'm going to tell you the truth," says Vanya, a Ukrainian soldier serving in a reconnaissance unit fighting alongside marines on the east bank of the Dnipro river in southern Ukraine. "The situation is deplorable." 

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