Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor said Ukraine is winning the war against Russia [1, 2].

The assessment comes as the international community debates the level of military and economic support necessary to secure a definitive end to the conflict. Taylor's perspective suggests that the momentum has shifted in Kyiv's favor, potentially altering the strategic calculus for Western allies.

Speaking on Bloomberg Television’s program “Balance of Power,” Taylor said several key factors are contributing to this trend [1]. He cited recent battlefield gains and the ability of Ukrainian forces to conduct deeper strikes inside Russian territory as evidence of a turning tide [1, 2].

Beyond military maneuvers, Taylor said there is increasing pressure on Vladimir Putin's economy [1, 2]. He indicated that the combination of battlefield success and economic strain is weakening the Russian position.

Despite these gains, Taylor said the United States must provide stronger backing to sustain this momentum [1, 2, 3]. He called for the provision of more lethal weapons, and the implementation of stricter sanctions to further isolate the Russian economy [1, 2].

Taylor also addressed the nature of current diplomatic efforts. He said that claims regarding negotiations to end the war are not real [3]. According to Taylor, the current trajectory requires continued and increased support rather than a premature pivot to diplomacy based on Russian assertions [3].

“Ukraine is winning the war”

Taylor's analysis suggests that the conflict has entered a phase where Russian resilience is fraying under combined military and economic pressure. By arguing that the war is being won, he is framing the request for more U.S. weaponry not as a gamble on an uncertain outcome, but as a necessary investment to finalize a victory that is already underway.