The West is struggling to secure a decisive victory over Russia in the ongoing war in Ukraine, as Moscow has shown resilience and offset losses from Western sanctions by forging new economic ties with rising powers. Europe has borne a considerable cost in the economic confrontation, while the US has reaped benefits by exporting alternative energy. The Western media campaign seeks to mask the failure of sanctions and sustain the illusion of Western dominance. The situation has evolved into a contest of resolve that is redefining global power.