Due to the struggling war effort, President Zelensky is considering replacing Ukraine's military and political leadership. Meanwhile, in Washington, Congress is beginning to search for alternative routes to pass aid to Ukraine. Amid heightened tensions, Blinken heads to the Middle East to discuss a possible cease-fire and hostage deal. Northern Ireland appointed Sinn Fein’s Michelle O'Neill, its first nationalist leader. The Council’s Ivo Daalder dives in with Laura Barrón-López, and Philip Stephens on World Review.