Russia intensified its war effort before the US election, aiming to crush US resolve

Evidence suggests that Russia has successfully projected a narrative of determination and invincibility, encouraging Americans to abandon the war to Europeans

Ukraine’s armed forces recently said the number of women in uniform was 69,000, up from 52,000 on the eve of invasion. Of these, 7,000 were on the frontlines. The rising number of women is a possible sign that Ukraine is straining to refresh its armed forces despite a new conscription law.

Mounting evidence suggests that Russia ramped up its assaults on …