The common refrain from the mainstream media is that Ukraine's effort to repel Russia's invasion has stalled.
But that's simply not true.
Ukraine makes gains every day.
It's withering Russian forces with cascades of artillery fire, mortars, and medium-range missiles.
It's conducting nighttime river raids behind enemy lines.
It's pestering Crimea and Moscow with swarms of drones.
And it even managed to pierce Russia's main defensive line in the southeastern part of the country. If they continue south, they could effectively encircle Crimea, which is the ultimate objective.
The problem is that none of this grunt work has been dramatic enough to placate the media or a small group of Kremlin-backed politicians.