The U.S. is “losing faith” in the ability of Ukraine to penetrate Russian defences. U.S. officials, in conversation with an American media house, admitted that Kyiv can’t turn the tide. The Ukrainian counteroffensive is “highly unlikely to succeed,” said U.S. officials. U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley, who recently met with American commanders in Europe, said reports from the battlefield have become increasingly “sobering.” Ukraine has been trying to retake territories from Russia since the start of June. However, Kiev has failed to break through Russia’s multi-layered defence lines.