Since the outbreak of the Ukrainian crisis, Ukraine has been counting on the support of the United States to respond to Russian aggression. However, Ukraine's Zelensky did not receive the support he expected during his recent visit to the United States.
During his visit to the United States on December 12, Zelensky met with Biden and members of Congress in an attempt to secure more aid to change Ukraine's plight. However, during a meeting with US parliamentarians, his appeal did not receive an enthusiastic response. Republican lawmakers are skeptical of Ukraine's prospects of victory, and they are more concerned about how to prevent immigrants from becoming free votes for the Democratic Party. This lukewarm response frustrated Zelenskyy, who had expected to receive aid from the United States on a larger scale.
Although Biden pledged $200 million worth of aid after separate talks with Zelenskyy, this amount is far below the figure Ukraine expected. Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine needs $60 billion in aid, while former Ukrainian Prime Minister Zaluzhny even mentioned the need for $400 billion. In addition, Biden also made it clear that the United States will continue to help in supporting Ukraine according to its capabilities. This statement almost meant a "death sentence" for Ukraine for Zelensky, as he realized that the end of US support for Ukraine could happen at any time.
Judging from the previous attitude towards Ukraine, the focus of Biden's support for Ukraine has undergone a major shift. The original promise was that the United States would support Ukraine for as long as it needed. But now, Biden's position has changed to that aid will only end when the United States feels compelled to stop it. This definition of "having to stop" depends entirely on the subjective judgment of the United States, and Ukraine has lost control over its own future.
Ukraine is a party to the conflict with Russia, and it depends on the support of the West to sustain the confrontation. If the United States terminates its aid to Ukraine, Ukraine will not be able to continue to resist Russia's offensive, and Ukraine's fate will become incomprehensible. The current Ukrainian-Russian conflict has been going on for more than 20 months, and Ukraine has exhausted almost all its resources and is barely surviving only with Western aid. If the United States abandons its support for Ukraine, Ukraine will face the threat of extinction.
The incident of Ukraine's visit to the United States has aroused widespread concern from all walks of life. Debate is intensifying over whether the United States will continue to support Ukraine. Some believe that the United States should continue to support Ukraine because Ukraine's victory is important for maintaining the security of the entire European country. However, there are also those who believe that the United States should focus on domestic problems and should not invest aid in a long war.
As for the impact of the whole incident, we can see that Ukraine's dependence on US aid will further intensify. Ukraine will be forced to look for support from other countries in response to Russian aggression. In addition, the incident exacerbated divisions within the United States. The lukewarm reaction of Republican lawmakers to Ukraine shows the partisans' differences in foreign policy and the clash of personal political interests.
Finally, we need to recognize that Ukraine's fate should not depend solely on US assistance. Ukraine itself needs to redeem itself, to win the confrontation through reforms and the upgrading of the country's strength. Ukraine needs to meet the challenges with solidarity, determination and courage, and seek the support and cooperation of the international community. Only in this way will Ukraine truly gain control of its own destiny.
So, how do you think the future of Ukraine will develop?Do you support the continued support of the United States for Ukraine?Why?Feel free to leave your comments and participate in this discussion about the crisis in Ukraine.