Australian Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan said Ukraine's resistance against Russia is one of the most inspiring military episodes in history [1].
Sheridan's assessment highlights a shift in international perception regarding the conflict's trajectory. His comments emphasize the unexpected nature of the Ukrainian defense and the symbolic weight of their continued defiance against a larger adversary.
Speaking on Sky News Australia, Sheridan said the Ukrainian battle against the Russians was one of the most brilliant, shining, heroic, and inspiring episodes the world has ever seen [1]. He noted that the scale of the achievement was unforeseen by most observers at the start of the conflict.
"Nobody thought the Ukrainians would do this," Sheridan said. "Look what they’ve done" [1].
Sheridan framed the ongoing struggle as a historic act of defiance. He said that the military and psychological resolve shown by the Ukrainian forces has created a legacy that will be remembered long after the fighting concludes.
Despite the challenges of the war, Sheridan expressed confidence in the possibility of a Ukrainian victory. He said that Ukraine needs to go on and win the conflict and said that they have the capability to do so [1].
His analysis focuses on the contrast between initial global expectations and the actual results on the ground. By framing the war effort as a historic episode, Sheridan suggests that the conflict has transcended a regional dispute to become a global symbol of resistance [1].
“"The Ukrainian battle against the Russians will be one of the most brilliant, shining, heroic and inspiring episodes we’ve ever seen."”
The framing of the conflict as a 'historic episode' by a prominent foreign editor reflects a broader geopolitical narrative that emphasizes Ukrainian agency and resilience. By contrasting the actual military outcome with the low expectations of the international community, this perspective reinforces the argument for continued support, suggesting that victory is a plausible outcome rather than an impossibility.
