All articles tagged with #western support
The article discusses the complexities of stopping Putin's involvement in Ukraine, highlighting Russia's strategic confidence, potential diplomatic and military options for Ukraine and its allies, the impact of sanctions, and the influence of China, suggesting that Putin believes he can outlast the current international pressure.
The article discusses Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia, emphasizing the importance of social cohesion and democratic resilience in its survival, especially amid declining Western support and internal political challenges. Despite military and diplomatic setbacks, Ukraine's unity and democratic institutions are crucial for its endurance and future independence.
The article discusses the evolving recognition of Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, the political and societal challenges in responding to it, and advocates for a comprehensive international boycott and breaking diplomatic ties with Israel to prevent further atrocities, emphasizing the need for urgent global action aligned with human rights principles.
Western hesitation, especially from Germany and other allies, continues to undermine Ukraine's defense efforts by delaying crucial weapon deliveries like the Taurus missiles, which are vital for targeting strategic Russian assets such as the Crimean Bridge. This slow response hampers Ukraine's battlefield effectiveness and allows Russia to exploit time, highlighting the need for faster, more decisive support from the West to prevent further Russian advances and to bolster Ukraine's resilience.
A new poll by the New Europe Center NGO reveals that 44.6% of Ukrainians trust U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, despite his previous threats to cut aid and force peace talks with Russia. This marks a significant increase from 2023, when only 10% preferred Trump over President Joe Biden. The poll suggests Ukrainians hope for a decisive U.S. policy and potential peace restoration under Trump, who has promised to end the war in Ukraine swiftly. However, skepticism remains high, with 64.1% doubting negotiations with Russia, and opinions on Western support are divided.
Historian Timothy Garton Ash discusses the critical importance of Western support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's full-scale invasion, emphasizing that the outcome of this conflict will shape the new era of international relations. He critiques the hesitancy of some Western leaders and underscores the need for decisive action to ensure Ukraine's victory, which he argues is essential for global stability and to counter Russian aggression. Ash also reflects on historical patterns and the lessons that should guide current policies.
As Ukraine faces a protracted war with Russia, it must shift from direct confrontation to an asymmetric, guerrilla-style approach to conserve resources and prolong the conflict. This strategy aims to wear down Russian resolve and leverage Ukraine's familiarity with the terrain, despite Western support fatigue and material shortages. The U.S. and European partners must continue to provide arms and training to support this new approach, ensuring Ukraine can sustain its resistance and eventually rebuild.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Western leaders to pressure Russia into peace using all necessary means, emphasizing the need for tangible coercion. Speaking in Spain, Zelensky reiterated his stance against negotiating with Russia until its forces leave all Ukrainian territory, including Crimea. Amidst ongoing Russian advances and a shortage of Western-supplied weapons, Zelensky urged the lifting of bans on using donated weapons to strike Russian territory. He also rejected inviting Russia to a planned peace summit in Switzerland, which aims to establish a lasting peace based on Kyiv's 10-point plan.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the deadly missile strike in Ukraine "wouldn’t have happened" if the West had provided more air defenses to the country. He urged allies to offer more support and emphasized the need for Western weapons to help defend the city, as Ukraine faces ongoing challenges in its conflict with Russia.
Ukraine is facing a dire situation in its war with Russia, with its forces running out of ammunition and morale dwindling due to a lack of advanced weapons and losses on the battlefield. The West's failure to provide timely and sufficient aid is exacerbating the situation, leaving Ukraine at risk of losing the war and facing potential destruction. Without a major change in the supply of advanced Western weapons and support, Ukraine's ability to resist Russian aggression and its aspirations to join the EU and NATO are in jeopardy.
More than a million Ukrainians are without power after Russia launched a major assault on the country's energy infrastructure, using missiles and drones to target power facilities, including the largest dam and hydroelectric plant. The strikes, which killed at least five people, came as Russia escalated its rhetoric, declaring a "state of war" in Ukraine. The US delay in providing aid has weakened Ukraine's ability to withstand attacks, while tensions rose over a report that Washington urged Kyiv to halt drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. The Kremlin's aggressive stance signals a new chapter in the conflict, with no signs of slowing down its assault on Ukraine.
Russia claims new advances in eastern Ukraine as Kyiv awaits Western support, with Ukrainian forces intensifying attacks on Russian territory and urging the US to unblock a $60 billion aid package. The surge in strikes ahead of Putin's re-election saw 16 people killed and nearly a hundred wounded in the region of Belgorod, prompting the evacuation of thousands of children. Putin vowed to "punish" those involved in the incursions, while Ukrainian forces claim to have destroyed more than two dozen Russian ships since the conflict began in February 2022.
Two years after Russia's invasion, Ukraine faces a critical decision point as Russian forces advance fitfully along the front, while U.S. ammunition deliveries are at risk due to an impasse over funding in Congress. Without a surge in Western military aid and major changes to Kyiv’s strategy, Ukraine’s battlefield position will continue to worsen until it reaches a tipping point, possibly by this summer. Russian forces have vulnerabilities that can be exploited, but urgent action is needed to support Ukraine's ammunition and manpower needs to prevent further Russian advances.
Ukrainian troops have retreated from a village in eastern Ukraine as Russian forces continue to advance, displaying advantages in manpower and ammunition. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed to have "liberated" the village, while Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustan Umerov expressed frustration over delayed Western military support. Western leaders have pledged to stand by Ukraine, with Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov visiting Kyiv to show support, and more than 20 European heads of state and government meeting in Paris to discuss the ongoing conflict. Additionally, there were reports of a drone strike on a Russian city near the Ukraine border and casualties on both sides.
Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from the village of Lastochkyne in eastern Ukraine as Russian forces continue to advance, displaying superior manpower and ammunition. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed to have "liberated" the village, while Ukrainian officials expressed concerns about delayed Western military support. Western leaders have pledged ongoing support for Ukraine, with discussions underway in Paris and U.S. President Joe Biden seeking to remove political obstacles to providing aid. Additionally, Moscow-installed officials in eastern Ukraine reported the destruction of a U.S.-made tank, and both sides engaged in missile and drone activity, resulting in civilian casualties.