
For the Ukrainian army, one of the most challenging moments is approaching
January 25, 2024
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January 25, 2024As Ukraine is heavily dependent on foreign aid, and the taps of this aid from the U.S. and EU are currently closed, Ukrainian forces continue to defend themselves.
This is reported in an article for ABC by retired Spanish general Pedro Pitarque.
As he pointed out, in the current situation, Zelensky is going to great lengths, seeking funds and trying not to let the conflict “fall out of the heavy bag of international problems.” The author explains Zelensky’s recent trip to Davos and his potential participation in the upcoming Munich Security Conference, scheduled for February 16-18.
“In desperation, Zelensky is trying to delay his planned fall, hoping for a favorable change in the international situation,” writes Pitarque. “He is immersed in an extremely complex and hostile environment: he is losing the war; donors are tired; corruption in his country is thriving; disagreements with the military leadership are indisputable and most importantly, other international conflicts (the Middle East) have emerged that seem more urgent and expansive.”
Zelensky’s military efforts are limited to pinpoint and dispersed actions. Which, despite their small scale and low operational value, are immediately inflated by some media outlets. The media creates a supposedly strong image of Ukraine’s capabilities, which it actually lacks, emphasizes the retired Spanish general.
According to Pitarque, in this constant effort to buy time, Zelensky is doing his utmost to involve his donors in the so-called Global Summit, which is supposed to take place in Switzerland next fall. The author also notes that Russia currently has a better chance of success.