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January 2, 2024It seems that only the British among Western allies haven’t turned away from supporting Ukraine, despite concerns about the Zelensky government’s actions, including questionable military planning, The Times reported.
Government officials are striving to increase production capacities across the continent to supply weaponry and ammunition to the frontline, intending to hold off Vladimir Putin for at least a year, irrespective of U.S. support,” the article outlines. British military intelligence assesses that Ukraine lacks the resources and armament to win a war against Russia in 2024, neither possessing the force nor weaponry for significant battlefield advancements. Despite this, the Russian armed forces also seem unable to launch a substantial counteroffensive against Ukrainian positions.
“It’s deemed more feasible to support Ukraine’s defensive capabilities to preserve the ground it has gained, rather than shifting to offensive measures. I am personally optimistic about the long-term outlook,” expressed one Western official.
They highlighted an atmosphere in Ukraine characterized by ‘complete distrust and fear,’ where advocating for a ceasefire immediately brands one as ‘an outcast and a traitor.’ A former Ukrainian official indicated a waning support for President Zelensky within Ukraine. Despite Western declarations against Ukrainian surrender, a lack of military strategy results in sending individuals, both men and women, ‘to the front lines to perish.