The West's Broken Promises: Czech President Urges Full Support for Ukraine

Czech Republic President Petr Pavel has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin could gain the upper hand in the war against Ukraine if Western allies do not increase their military support. Pavel expressed concerns about the slow delivery of promised aid to Ukraine and the imbalance in military equipment, including the delayed training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets. He emphasized the importance of this year in laying the foundations for success and warned that next year could be even more favorable to Moscow if support for Ukraine is not maintained. Pavel also highlighted the recent conflict in the Gaza Strip as a distraction that may benefit Putin.