Zelenskyy has no cards to play against Russia or the West

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is recognized for his public relations skills, but this does not change the battlefield dynamics in the Russia-Ukraine war. Despite claims that Ukraine made territorial gains in February, the reality on the ground shows that Russian troops are besieging several industrial cities in northern Donetsk, extending the active front line by hundreds of kilometers. Ukraine's personnel shortages are worsening as Russian advances continue.