'Frozen Conflict': A look back at 2022's key moments in Ukraine's fight with Russia

A look back at how the war unfolded in Ukraine in 2022 as its continued defense against a Russian invasion that promises to spill over into 2023 and bring more bloodshed.

Koffler's comments come as Russia's invasion of Ukraine is set to hit the 10-month mark and promises to spill over into 2023, a sort of stalemate many analysts failed to see coming when Russian forces crossed the border and spilled into Ukraine. Michael Lee is a writer at Fox News. Follow him on Twitter @UAMichaelLee

Expectations of a swift victory were likely shared by Russian President Vladimir Putin when he launched what he coined a "special military operation in Ukraine" on Feb. 24, a plan designed to bring a quick win that would usher in a new phase of Russian dominance in the region.