Ukraine is facing the most difficult moment since the start of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Not only did the front line lose a lot of elite forces, but the Ukrainian industrial system also suffered heavy losses and basically lost the production capacity of ** equipment. In addition, Western aid, on which Ukraine has long relied on has fallen to new lows. According to German research, the scale of Western aid to Kyiv fell by almost 90% year-on-year from August to October 2023. The most painful thing for Ukraine is that in the past December, the US Congress vetoed a bill to aid Ukraine of more than $60 billion. The more than $60 billion, which would have meant that a large number of air defense systems, artillery shells and anti-tank missiles would provide Ukraine with much-needed equipment, was stopped by the US Congress.
For Ukraine, this is to add insult to injury. Faced with such a predicament, Ukrainian ** Zelensky hurriedly came to the United States, hoping to meet with the leaders of the US Congress in person and persuade them to release the aid bill for Ukraine. However, some Republicans in the US Congress are not keen on aiding Ukraine. They believe that Biden is too focused on international issues and neglects his own borders and immigration issues. In particular, US Republican Senator Vance asked Biden a very poignant question: What exactly are you pursuing?Why is it that the goals that were not achieved at more than $100 billion now need to be met with more than $60 billion in additional aid?This question does make Biden feel unanswerable. Within the United States, it is not uncommon for Congress and Congress to attack each other and tear each other down, but as long as both sides are willing to compromise, they can usually reach an agreement in the end. Biden has expressed his willingness to make major compromises on the border issue, hoping that by the end of December, the US Congress will pass the aid bill for Ukraine.
But even if the more than $60 billion in aid is in place, no one can be sure whether it will turn the tide of the war. At the same time, within Western countries, voices opposing aid to Ukraine are growing. Not only the Republican Party in the United States opposes aid to Ukraine, but also countries within the European Union, represented by Hungary, are also blocking the aid plan. After two years of war, many Western countries are already tired and do not see any hope of victory, let alone a direct military conflict with Russia. This is an extremely negative signal for Ukraine.
At the same time, Russia has mobilized several times, the number of troops continues to expand, and the economic and social system of the entire country is being transformed into a wartime system. Russia's Putin has repeatedly said that he must achieve his strategic goals. It is undeniable that Russians tend to be more tolerant of suffering than Western countries. Even if Ukraine and Russia are at a stalemate on the front lines and the war enters the phase of a war of attrition, Russia may have a greater capacity to expend, and thus a chance of victory. For Ukraine, this is a reality that cannot be ignored.
Zelensky is also well aware that Ukraine cannot pin all its hopes on the United States. Thus, while the United States is seeking assistance, Ukraine is also actively looking for other possible assistance**. Zelenskyy has demonstrated Ukraine's solidarity and perseverance to the outside world, and has engaged with leaders of other countries to enlist the support of the international community. It is widely believed that, despite the difficult situation, Ukraine will not give in easily, but will do everything in its power to defend its territory.
When the call for assistance to Ukraine was gradually suppressed in the international community, Zelensky came to the United States to seek support, which not only showed Ukraine's determination to adhere to its sovereignty and territorial integrity, but also showed the decision of Ukraine under the leadership of Zelensky to actively seek the support of the international community. Despite the enormous difficulties that Ukraine is currently facing, there is still some hope.
The Russia-Ukraine war has been going on for two years, and there are no clear signs of victory at the moment. Therefore, at this critical juncture, Ukraine needs to be more proactive in finding other ways to solve it. It is necessary not only to strengthen diplomatic mediation and win the support of more countries, but also to step up the building of its own national defense capability and enhance its own resistance capability. At the same time, Ukraine should also actively participate in international organizations, put forward reasonable demands and solutions, and win broad support from the international community.
It is worth mentioning that Ukraine should not pin all its hopes on external assistance. Unity and patriotic forces at home are equally important. Only when the Ukrainian people unite and resist foreign aggression together can we achieve ultimate victory. Therefore, Ukraine should also step up efforts to promote domestic reforms, improve people's livelihood and well-being, and enhance people's trust and support.
At the same time, the international community should also pay more attention to and support Ukraine. Helping Ukraine at a time when Ukraine is facing difficulties is not only a support for Ukraine, but also a safeguard of international order and justice. It is only through the solidarity and cooperation of the international community that the rights and interests of the Ukrainian people are protected and a larger conflict and war is avoided.
In short, Ukraine is facing a huge dilemma, and the issue of assistance has become the key to Ukraine's struggle. In the face of the cold attitude of the US Congress towards aid to Ukraine, Zelensky personally visited and sought support, demonstrating the determination and efforts of Ukraine. However, Ukraine cannot pin all its hopes on external assistance and should actively look for other solutions and strengthen domestic unity and reform. For the international community, giving more attention and support to Ukraine will help maintain international order and justice. Only if the international community is united can a larger conflict and war be avoided, Ukraine faces great difficulties and needs external assistance. Although the US Congress has a lukewarm attitude towards aid to Ukraine, Ukrainian ** Zelensky is actively seeking support. However, Ukraine cannot rely solely on external assistance and should also strive to find other solutions and strengthen domestic unity. The international community should also give more attention and support to Ukraine in order to uphold international order and justice.