Amid War in Middle East, Ukraine Fights to Keep U.S. and Allies’ Focus

As Ukraine girds for the third year of full-scale war against Russia’s invasion, its leaders find themselves battling on a new front: keeping allies’ attention. 

Since Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7, prompting an overwhelming response in the Gaza Strip and beyond, Western attention has shifted to the Middle East. Diplomats and military officials are now even more focused there as the U.S. and U.K. retaliate against attacks on shipping and naval escorts by Houthi rebels allied to Iran.