Russian war against Ukraine enters second year. And this brings new challenges for US President Joe Biden.. Whether it's about getting Kiev the hardware it needs to fend off a Russian invasion, or persuading Western allies to do more to keep public opinion alive, the longer the war goes on, the bigger these problems will become..

The secret trip of the American president to Ukraine last Monday, as well as his speech in Poland, sent a signal of confirmation of his commitment to the cause..

" It must be fought for as long as it takes.. And that's how long we're going to be with you, Mr. President.. As long as it takes,” the Washington Post recalls Biden’s words to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky..

The publication acknowledges that Ukraine has shown the world courage and resilience, and the Ukrainian army has shown extraordinary skills on the battlefield.. Vladimir Putin is faced with his army was defeated and humiliated after a big miscalculation in the planning of the war. However, at the beginning of the second year of the Russian invasion, its outcome is still unknown..

For Biden, domestic political conditions have so far been favorable, as Americans view Putin as an enemy and sympathize with the Ukrainian people.. In the coming months, as the 2024 presidential race begins in the United States, the debate about American support and leadership is likely to intensify.. Some Republican candidates, notably former President Donald Trump, are more loyal to Putin and take a more isolationist stance.. As a result, more questions may be raised about the incumbent's efforts..

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Russia launched its new offensive. Ukrainian forces are preparing to carry out their offensive operation in the spring in order to liberate the territories occupied by the Russian army. The conflict could drag on until the second half of the year or even longer.. Given such conditions, time is on the side of the Ukrainians? Many analysts doubt this. They say the Ukrainian offensive must be successful.

And this is one of the challenges for Biden. He needs to make sure that the Ukrainian army has as much military equipment as it needs.. And you need to deliver it as soon as possible so that the rhetoric matches the actions.. In Kyiv, Biden listed how many tanks, armored personnel carriers, artillery systems, ammunition, rocket launchers, air defense systems and other items were transferred last year. But it may need more and more this year..

So far, Biden has led the Western coalition well.. But most of the weight still fell on the shoulders of the United States. Administration criticized for making Zelenskiy constantly ask for new weapons before they were handed over. Biden tried to avoid anything that would provoke Putin into stupid or disastrous actions.. But the process was very slow.. The supply of weapons and the training of the Ukrainian military took place very slowly.

“Our verbal promises are superior to our ability to keep them.. We are six months behind in delivering the military equipment they need,” said Stephen Hardley, former national security adviser to President George W. Bush..

New Washington Post/ABC News Poll Finds Majority (40%) of Americans Polled Believe U.S. Provides 'Enough Aid' to Ukraine. A third believe that there is “too much” assistance, and one in five is convinced that it is not enough. But 51% of Republicans and Republican Party-loyal independents believe the US is doing too much for Ukraine..

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Fox News poll finds 48% of Americans approve of Biden's response to Russian invasion. And this figure has grown since it was 40% in August. 50% said the US should help Ukraine resist Russian invaders " Polls reveal splits along party lines. Republicans are not so approving of the actions of the President of the United States. But the Republicans themselves are divided. The party has loud voices that question American actions, while key GOP leaders firmly support aid..

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During the Munich Security Conference, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made clear the position taken by GOP leaders..

“We strive to help Ukraine. And not because of vague moral arguments or abstractions, such as the so-called " But because America's key national interests are at stake.. Because our security is linked and our economies are intertwined,” he explained..

But the United States provides Ukraine with the lion's share of the necessary equipment. McConnell urged European allies to do more. And the Republicans are likely to push Biden in that direction..

After the start of the 2024 presidential campaign, Republicans are likely to face an escalating debate about Ukraine within their party.. Trump has long taken a condescending stance towards Putn and a hostile stance towards NATO. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Questions Biden's Policies. On Fox News, he said it was not in the US interest to engage in a "

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Has Biden done enough to explain why supporting Ukraine is in the US security interest This question will be part of the debate during the second year of the war.. During an address on the state of the country, he devoted only a few paragraphs to Ukraine. But his trip to Kyiv underscored how strong his feelings are about supporting Ukraine..

Democratic sociologist Jeff Garin said most Americans view the situation through the prism of attitudes toward Putin, rather than the amount of money the US is spending..

“I think Biden explained why Ukraine matters morally.. There may come a time when he will have to explain to people more why this is our strategic interest in addition to moral. I don’t think that this moment has already come,” Garin said..

However, the Washington Post writes that in the coming months, Biden may be pushed to begin such explanations..