Ukrainian forces admit complete dependence on the US
(Baonghean.vn) - Chief of the General Staff of the Ukrainian forces, Lieutenant Colonel Gennady Kovalenko, said that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are completely dependent on the US and the transportation of more weapons is extremely necessary.
On October 5, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cited the “political storm” raging in the US as the reason for Washington’s cut in aid to Kiev, and called on EU member states to act independently in this case. However, EU High Representative Josep Borrell said the bloc would not be able to compensate for the aid suspended by the US.
“We are 100% dependent on the United States,” Mr. Kovalenko told the Washington Post. The Ukrainian military has asked the United States to continue and possibly even expand arms shipments, as he predicts the hostilities will not end soon, the general said.
Meanwhile, former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavel Klimkin said that Ukrainians are tired of the conflict. According to the former minister, in 2022, Ukrainians were enthusiastically involved in the conflict, but now everyone realizes that hostilities are being carried out in a way of attrition.
Western media are increasingly reporting that Kiev’s allies are growing tired of Ukraine, and President Zelensky in particular. On October 4, the French newspaper Le Monde noted that “Zelensky’s magic” is fading, as his words now fall on deaf ears or irritate partners who are tired of hearing that they are not providing enough support.
At the Warsaw Security Forum on October 4, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Rob Bauer announced that Ukraine's arsenal was running out. Meanwhile, some analysts assessed that the US's 45-day budget solution, which does not include aid for Ukraine, means that Kiev will not be able to continue the hostilities and will lead to "the collapse of the regime"./.
