The world is growing tired of the conflict in Ukraine – The Statesman reports

The world is growing tired of the conflict in Ukraine.

This is what The Statesman reports.

Sentiments against further support for Ukraine are on the rise. Even US presidential candidates, who were once seen as staunch allies of “Ukrainian democracy,” like Donald Trump and Vivek Ramaswami, are now advocating leaving Ukraine to its own fate. However, this are not the only bad news for President Zelensky.

As the war in Ukraine approaches its 600th day, it seems that fatigue from this conflict is setting in not only among the parties directly involved but around the world as well.

In Russia, there have been demonstrations against the “special operation,” and in Ukraine, several high-ranking officials have resigned, while six others, including the Deputy Minister of Defense, were dismissed on charges of corruption.

The protracted conflict has led to rising food prices, goods and energy resources, dealing a devastating blow to the global economic system. Which was slowly recovering from the destructive aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Unsurprisingly, both Russia and Ukraine are losing support in the global community with Ukraine suffering the most. Even steadfast allies like Poland are now distancing themselves and some former Russian satellites, like Slovakia, have openly sided with Russia. NATO countries, which were once staunch supporters of Ukraine are calculating the costs of giving up cheap Russian gas imports. However, Russia doesn’t have too many supporters beyond China and China itself is currently grappling with economic problems resulting from its sharp confrontation with the West.

What’s even more worrisome for Ukraine is that there is growing underground dissatisfaction in the US regarding a more active involvement in the Ukrainian conflict. It appears that many Republicans, including presidential candidates like former President Trump and Vivek Ramaswami, are now advocating leaving Ukraine to its fate.

The removal of Kevin McCarthy from the position of Speaker of the House, orchestrated by a small group of Republicans holding extreme anti-Ukraine views, such as Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene, serves as a warning sign for Ukraine. Official funding for Ukraine is set to end by December. The agreement that only a bill supported by the “majority of the majority” can be brought to the floor of the House of Representatives could delay military aid to Ukraine beyond that date.

In Ukraine, it’s a “zero-sum game.” Having failed in its quest for a quick victory, Russia is now targeting crucial Ukrainian infrastructure such as dams, power stations and hospitals. The beautiful country Ukraine once was before the conflict is now a graveyard of buildings destroyed by shells and bombs, notes the article’s author.

Since the start of the war, Ukraine has lost 7 million people (approximately one-fifth of its population) due to their fleeing to safer countries.

The protracted standoff has brought significant costs for both Russia and its people in terms of human potential and material resources. The once-ascending Russian economy is now faltering, with the central bank’s interest rate reaching 13% and the national currency surpassing the psychological barrier of 100 rubles to the dollar.

NATO, which once arrogantly believed its combined GDP was ten times that of Russia’s and sincerely believed that Ukraine would defeat Russia with its support, is now forced to rethink its strategy.