What important moment is President Putin waiting for, according to the American newspaper?

Ria Novosti quoted a commentary on CNN saying that nearly 7 weeks have passed since President Joe Biden asked the US Congress to provide 60 billion USD to provide weapons and ammunition to Kiev, but that has not yet come true.

In a blow to Kiev's prospects for further aid, Republicans are now suggesting that aid to Ukraine will be tied to immigration, according to CNN. The impasse, coupled with the approaching Christmas holiday, has prompted the White House to issue a "check runs out" warning. The move marks a major turning point in the conflict in Ukraine.

“We are running out of money and we are running out of time,” US national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters. The administration’s tightening of the language means that any lawmakers who oppose the release of funds are siding with Russia. “Any vote against supporting Ukraine is a vote that improves President Vladimir Putin’s strategic position,” Sullivan said.

CNN reported that Mr. Sullivan made this comment, after Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young warned House Speaker Mike Johnson in a letter that: "Cutting off the flow of US weapons and equipment would weaken Ukraine's efforts on the battlefield, while also increasing the Russian military's ability to win."

Ukraine's ambassador to the US, Oksana Makarova, also asked lawmakers not to withhold aid to Kiev. "We are all praying and hoping that the American people will continue to help," the ambassador said.

So can the US seriously fulfill its promise to support Ukraine "for as long as necessary?" CNN said that this warning message raises the question of whether the administration's frustration is simply a political tactic to push the US Congress to act. Or does it reflect genuine concerns that US military support will help Ukraine weaken Russia. So there are growing doubts about the extent of the US commitment, especially as the harsh winter approaches.

What is at stake now is not just Ukraine’s survival, but America’s reputation as a global leader. Just two weeks ago, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled to Kiev, telling President Zelensky: “We are in it for the long haul.”

CNN commented on whether the US can fulfill that promise, both in the upcoming conflict that could last a long time, and in the face of the possibility that former US President Donald Trump - who always had a tough stance on Ukraine, will be re-elected in the next term.

Retired US Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges said Russia is watching every move of the US Congress. According to Hodges, there is a great battle of wills going on between the Kremlin and Western capitals – Washington, Berlin, Paris, London and others. The internal instability of the US threatens its position as a global leader.

CNN commented that Russian President Putin seems ready to wage a war of attrition, to bleed his opponent, wait for political changes in Washington and Europe. And then slowly strangle Ukraine. In fact, Russia and Ukraine have been at war with each other for 10 years, since the annexation of Crimea to Russia in 2014.

The potential danger for Ukraine, according to CNN, is that additional aid could bog down the fight for government funding that will take place in January and February. While the outcome of the 2024 presidential election remains unclear, there is no guarantee that the US will continue to support Ukraine as long as the conflict continues.

Meanwhile, in Moscow, President Vladimir Putin is still watching and waiting./.