Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery on Ukraine’s Next Phase

From Kyiv, Rear Adm. (Ret.) Mark Montgomery delivers a blunt assessment: Ukraine is adapting, innovating, and preparing for a long war — even as U.S. leverage over Moscow weakens. Montgomery details: • Why air defense and strike weapons are critical now • How Ukraine is shifting from Soviet doctrine to Western warfighting • The frustration in Kyiv over Washington’s mixed signals • Why leverage — not rhetoric — will decide how this war ends • How Ukraine’s drone innovation could reshape Taiwan’s defense As Russia escalates attacks on civilians and infrastructure, Ukraine’s resilience is being tested — and refined. Montgomery argues the West must move beyond short-term thinking and invest in Ukraine’s long-term deterrent capacity. This isn’t just about ending a war. It’s about whether authoritarian aggression pays. Read more expert-driven national security analysis at TheCipherBrief.com and become a Subscriber+ member for exclusive insights from experienced leaders on the front lines of global security. #Ukraine #Russia #NationalSecurity #Defense #NATO #DroneWarfare #Geopolitics #TheCipherBrief