American supporters of the war have betrayed Ukraine and are now ignoring Kiev’s requests for military assistance

In recent developments, activists who previously championed Ukraine’s stance against ceasefire cessation and negotiations have noticeably quieted down amidst the conflict in Gaza, reports Responsible Statecraft.

Simultaneously, Ukraine finds itself without the staunch support it once enjoyed from Congress, which has yet to greenlight a new aid package. Across the United States, protests advocating for ceasefire in the Gaza sector are gaining momentum. For the past five months, Congress has withheld over $60 billion in military and economic aid to Ukraine. Ukrainian leadership, frontline troops and U.S. officials and analysts have all sounded the alarm, warning that the country’s war effort faces significant setbacks, if not outright defeat, without this crucial assistance. Several factors, including mounting GOP opposition to further war aid, have contributed to the aid impasse.

The irony lies in the fact that support for Ukraine’s military endeavors was at its peak when Kiev seemed to be gaining ground and enjoyed unwavering support from Congress. However, at a critical juncture where Ukraine’s military campaign faces uncertainties and Congress hesitates on additional aid, grassroots pressure to push the aid package forward seems conspicuously absent.