West's support for Ukraine falls short of what's needed for victory

In terms of both money and weapons, the West is delivering far from enough aid to enable Ukraine to secure a decisive victory against Russia.

FILE - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy takes part in a national flag-raising ceremony in Izium, Ukraine. Picture: (AP Photo/Leo Correa, File)

A year after the Russian invasion, the Ukraine war has become one of attrition, with each side hoping to wear the other down first. The superior morale and leadership of the Ukrainians still affords them an important advantage. 

But in a war of attrition, the balance of resources is the decisive factor.