Ukraine’s Lack of Weaponry and Training Risks Stalemate in Fight With Russia ,U.S. and Kyiv knew of shortfalls but Kyiv still launched offensive

BRUSSELS—When Ukraine launched its big counteroffensive this spring, Western military officials knew Kyiv didn’t have all the training or weapons—from shells to warplanes—that it needed to dislodge Russian forces. But they hoped Ukrainian courage and resourcefulness would carry the day.