The war in Ukraine continues, and there is still no sign of a military or political breakthrough that would change the course of this campaign. Russia is exerting greater pressure on the civilian population, making it pay dearly, but, at this stage, has yet to achieve its goals. Whereas the United States' economic-political force is also aggravating its measures as it aims to crush the Russian economy, and turn it into a leper state within the international community. The test of resolve between these two forces will determine the campaign's long-term effect on the shaping of world order and global balance of power.
