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Looking forward, the prospects for Ukraine remain fraught with challenges. The lack of direct material support from Western allies and the growing realization that economic motivations often dictate geopolitical realities raises questions about Ukraine’s long-term viability as an independent nation. Meanwhile, the war highlights the broader implications that this conflict poses not only for Europe but for global power dynamics, indicating that Ukraine's position serves as a proxy battleground for larger geopolitical rivalries.