Ukraine acknowledges the difficulty in maintaining Western support.

(Baonghean.vn) - On September 6, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko stated that the situation is becoming increasingly difficult for Kyiv to maintain Western support in the fight against "Russian aggression" and that a full-scale "invasion" from Russia cannot be ruled out.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko speaks at a military parade commemorating Ukraine's Independence Day in Kyiv on August 24, 2016. Photo: Reuters.

Speaking at the opening of the September parliamentary session, Poroshenko said: "Ukraine will continue to need strong international support in its fight against Russian aggression. However, securing that support is becoming increasingly difficult for our diplomats due to differing objectives and subjective factors."

The Ukrainian president added that Europe's internal strength is being challenged by external issues such as the migration crisis and militant attacks, and warned that the 2017 elections could see political forces willing to compromise to keep the Kremlin in power.

The Ukrainian leader's remarks come amid divisions within the European Union (EU) over whether to continue imposing sanctions on Russia, which are causing economic damage to both sides. Earlier, Ukrainian lawmakers also expressed concern that the rise of populism in Europe and the UK's departure from the EU could weaken the bloc's support for Kyiv.

Tensions between Ukraine and Russia peaked last August after Moscow accused Kyiv of plotting an attack in Crimea.

Lan Ha

(According to Reuters)