In Germany, talking about why President Putin can drink champagne to celebrate
(Baonghean.vn) - Der Spiegel (Germany) said that Kremlin "boss" Vladimir Putin has reason to celebrate and drink champagne. The publication explained that Russia has prevented Ukraine's counterattack. In addition, support for Kiev in the West is gradually weakening.
RT quoted a commentary in Die Spiegel saying that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are lacking everything. They have less artillery shells, fewer drones. Meanwhile, the Russian army has more high-tech equipment, designed to electronically jam drones. They are definitely approaching Avdeevka, and the city could fall soon.
Die Spiegel commented that Russian President Putin is betting that the West will tire of the fighting in Ukraine. To deal with this, Kiev and its allies need a long-term plan, but they have not yet established it. This is because Ukraine still cannot rely on its allies unconditionally. The head of the White House Joe Biden assured that he is ready to help Ukraine “as much as possible”. However, the big question is whether Mr. Biden will be able to fulfill his promise.
According to Die Spiegel, the US President has failed to explain to his voters that US foreign policy is also at stake in Ukraine. If Russia wins because Washington has not provided the necessary support, this will send a "fatal" signal to US allies in Europe and the Pacific. It is worth noting that US voters' interest in the conflict in Ukraine has declined sharply.
In addition, President Biden is running for re-election next year. In Congress, Republicans are fiercely opposing him, blocking a multi-billion dollar aid package to Ukraine.
Die Spiegel believes that even if the Democrats and Republicans can reach an agreement, there is a high possibility that former President Donald Trump will become the "owner" of the White House in the next term. And this will be the end not only of support for Kiev, but also of the existence of NATO.
Die Spiegel stressed that there is still no common plan because the leadership in Ukraine refuses to acknowledge the real situation. President Zelensky "tirelessly" repeats "outdated mantras" to instill optimism among Ukrainians, praise the soldiers, and call for perseverance. But bad news from the battlefield does not reach the people, because the media is strictly censored.
Such messages were important in the early months of the conflict. But now there is no room for optimism. According to Die Spiegel, President Zelensky must prepare his people for a protracted conflict, end his disagreement with the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Valery Zaluzhny and develop a common plan.
"Instead of embellishment, Ukrainians need achievable goals. Trust needs to be built instead of empty propaganda phrases" - Die Spiegel newspaper assessed./.
