While the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is heating up again, the situation between Russia and Ukraine is also ushering in new developments. Russia** Putin announced that he would increase the number of Russian troops by 170,000, a decision that although the scale of the increase is not huge, it caused a major shock in the international community. Analysts note that Putin's move is aimed at demonstrating Russia's military power and sending a tough signal to NATO countries. This reflects Russia's military and diplomatic self-confidence.
At the same time, the Russian army launched a fierce offensive against the Ukrainian army in the Kherson region. According to reports, the Russian army used BM-21 "Hail" rocket artillery on the right bank of the Dnieper River to carry out a fierce bombardment of the positions of the Ukrainian army, causing a major **.
Ukrainian troops are also under strong pressure from the Russian army in the Avdeyevka direction, coming under intensive air strikes and artillery shelling. In this case, there is information that 25 Ukrainian soldiers who wanted to surrender were mistakenly hit by their own artillery.
Ukraine** reacted to this situation by starting to build fortifications at key points on the front line, thereby moving to the strategic defensive phase. This decision shows that the Ukrainian army is no longer able to continue on a large scale** and reveals the limitations of resources and support.
Against this background, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Zaluzhny made a huge request for assistance from the United States in the amount of up to 350 billion to 400 billion dollars. The request resonated strongly in the United States. Saranda, director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, said the U.S. does not currently have enough money to respond to such an emergency. Previously, the EU's aid pledges to Ukraine were difficult to fulfill due to production constraints.
Although this request may seem unrealistic, it seems to have strategic implications for Zaluzhny. Since last year, Ukraine's Zelensky has dismissed a number of senior officers and shifted the blame for the failure to the military. In this case, this request of Zaluzhny can not only reshape his image personally, but also shift the blame for the defeat to the United States.
Taken together, Zaluzhny's plea reflects Ukraine's deep military and political predicament, as well as the complex role of the United States in international relations. The U.S. response will have a significant impact on the future of Ukraine, as well as on the stability of the region as a whole. Whether the United States provides assistance or not, it will have a profound impact on Ukraine's strategic choices and the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.