Ukraine's relations with Russia have been strained, and Putin's actions made the United States respond immediately. In order to avoid Putin's interference in Ukraine's affairs in the Middle East, Ukraine had to prolong its wartime status. However, it is not easy to draw conclusions, because it is well known that Israel has taken up most of the energy of the United States, making it impossible for the United States to fully support Ukraine as it did before. Faced with this situation, Biden has adopted two strategies to address the issue of support.
First, Zelensky himself acted as a lobbyist. Ukraine needs to secure more than $60 billion in support, while also impressing Europe with 50 billion euros in aid. This is indeed a huge challenge for a country that does not have strong industrial capacity and economic strength. NATO has become tired of Ukraine because they have been supporting this bottomless pit. Zelensky's task is not only to obtain financial assistance, but also to convince NATO to continue to support Ukraine, which is at stake in the face of a formidable adversary, Russia. However, the fact is that NATO's vulnerability in the war is exposed, and they have to take into account their own interests and Zelensky's need to win support in this complex situation, and not just rely on US commitments.
Second, to stimulate European countries and reinvigorate them. The United States has woken up Europe by poking at the pain points of Europe, lacking military strength, and by provoking them. Europe is the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, and they have always prided themselves on their military might. However, the United States pointed out the military inadequacy of Europe, which is significantly inferior in military power compared to Asia. The inadequacy of the military capabilities of European countries not only reflects the inadequacy of economic and industrial development, but also exposes their military weaknesses. Britain, France, Germany and other countries have obvious problems with ammunition reserves, air defense systems, etc. In this case, the accusations of the United States are undoubtedly a huge blow to European countries, but they are also a wake-up call in the hope that they can re-strengthen their military strength.
The likelihood of Biden's two-handed strategy depends on a number of factors. First of all, Ukraine itself has a problem of corruption, which has already caused other countries to get tired of it. Even before the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, NATO had begun to lose patience with Ukraine. In addition, although the United States has invested more than $100 billion in support of Ukraine, Ukraine has still not been able to achieve absolute superiority in the conflict. If the United States continues to invest money in Ukraine, it will undoubtedly be a waste. The fact that Ukraine, as a country that fought back, did not bother Russia too much, further illustrates that the amount of support is not the key to victory.
Second, the issue of Europe's industrial capacity is a difficult one. Although the United States criticized Europe for its insufficient military spending, in reality, Europe was slowly weakened by the United States in terms of industrial power. While there is less urgency for Europe to rely on a military alliance, the United States has weakened European industry while also weakening Europe's ability to support Ukraine. This is indeed a huge challenge for European countries.
Overall, Biden's "two-pronged" strategy may not be as successful as expected. Ukraine needs to recognize its own problems, step up its anti-corruption efforts, and look for more effective strategies on the front. European countries also need to recognize their own industrial inadequacy and strengthen their military capabilities. Only through such efforts can we truly ensure the security and stability of Ukraine and avoid a tough war with Russia.