 Ukraine's counter-offensive may stall due to the lack of weapons. Ukraine's counter-offensive may stall due to the lack of sufficient weapons and training of the Ukrainian military. The Wall Street Journal reported this. When Ukraine launched a counter-offensive in the spring of this year, the Western military knew that Kyiv did not have enough training and weapons from shells to combat aircraft to dislodge Russian troops. However, they hoped that Ukrainian courage and ingenuity would win. They haven't. Deep and deadly minefields, extensive fortifications, and Russian air power have combined to largely block significant advances by Ukrainian troops. Instead, the campaign risks descending into a stalemate with the potential to burn through lives and equipment without a major shift in momentum, the publication said. As the likelihood of any large-scale Ukrainian breakthrough decreases this year, Washington and its allies face the disturbing prospect of a longer war requiring huge new investments in modern weapons and more training to give Kyiv a chance to win. At the same time, it is noted that American indecision contrasts with a change of views in Europe where in recent months more and more leaders have been inclined to believe that Ukraine must win the conflict and Russia must lose to ensure the security of the continent. But the European military does not have enough resources to provide Ukraine with everything it needs to dislodge the occupation forces from about 20% of the country's territory they control. Western diplomats say that European leaders are likely to significantly increase support for Kyiv if they feel the reluctance of the United States. At the same time, Ukrainian and Western intelligence says the Russian military has low morale due to exhaustion, poor supplies, and civil infightings among Russian leaders.