As the war in Ukraine approaches its third month, there are a few conclusions worth noting.

First, the Russian military has revealed itself to be a bumbling mess. A military that is devoid of skilled commanders at the top and motivated soldiers at the bottom. Second, the West, so often divided on Russia policy in the past, has responded to Vladimir Putin’s invasion with an unparalleled, coordinated sanctions campaign. Third, Ukraine is proving to be a far more ferocious defender than many analysts predicted.