U.S. assistance plays a pivotal role in Ukraine, especially on the battlefield. The defeat of the Ukrainian army in Avdeyevka was caused precisely by the untimely assistance of the United States. The Ukrainian army had to be forced to withdraw from Avdeyevka, an incident that highlighted the importance of US aid to the Ukrainian army. And the Ukrainian side was accused by the Russian side of having been defeated before the withdrawal of troops, which is undoubtedly a heavy blow.
In this incident, Ukrainian Zelensky also deeply recognized the importance of US aid, and he even revealed the helplessness of Ukraine that there is no alternative. This shows that there is no "plan B", and once it loses Western aid, Ukraine will fall into passivity and have no way out. For Zelenskyy, the absence of an alternative means only relying on the support of the West, otherwise Ukraine will face defeat.
Ukraine** Zelensky was once asked if there were other plans without US assistance. He bluntly stated that there was no "plan B", which showed the plight of Ukraine and his personal helplessness. Although 72% of the Ukrainian population wants to reconcile with Russia, Zelensky's position has left him with only hope for Western aid. The reason why he gave an interview to Fox was to move the Republicans and supporters in the United States and urge the US Congress to pass a new aid bill as soon as possible.
While Zelensky has illusions about continuing to fight, in reality Ukraine is not running nowhere. His "nowhere to go" is more influenced by his personal position. At present, Ukraine is in a difficult situation, and relying on Western assistance has become its only way out, and Zelensky's "no way out" is precisely because of his lack of independent countermeasures and thinking.
In the past two years, the United States and other Western countries have provided large-scale assistance to Ukraine, and even crossed Russia's red line on **. However, Ukraine's failure to achieve victory on the battlefield has raised doubts about the role of aid. Now, Republicans have been delaying the approval of new aid applications for Ukraine, reflecting the fatigue of the American people for aid.
Although the Republican Party may eventually pass a bill to aid Ukraine, it will not fundamentally solve the situation in Ukraine. Aid can only superficially prop up Ukraine, but it cannot really solve its problems. Aid has always been subject to political self-interest, and Ukraine's fate hangs by a thread.
Although U.S. aid is not the only way to solve the problem, it is still a lifesaver for Ukraine. Western aid, although limited, is an important pillar of Ukraine on the battlefield. Zelensky hopes to use the influence of US aid to push the situation in a favorable direction.
However, the limits of U.S. aid are also becoming apparent. Ukraine must face up to reality and seek more ways to develop instead of relying too much on external support. Whether aid continues or not, Ukraine must find its own path to development, rather than becoming a pawn forever.
In the face of uncertainty about external assistance, Ukraine must be aware of the importance of independent development. Over-reliance on aid would deprive Ukraine of autonomy and put it in a passive position. Ukraine needs to get rid of external dependence and seek endogenous development momentum in order to achieve long-term stability.
Ukraine should explore diversified development paths that go beyond relying on aid. Only by diversifying in the economic, political, diplomatic and other fields can Ukraine get out of its predicament and usher in true independence and autonomy.
Ukraine's plight underscores the over-reliance on foreign aid. Zelensky's helplessness reflects Ukraine's long-standing lack of independent development and independent thinking. While external aid can temporarily shore up the situation in Ukraine, the real way out lies in Ukraine finding its own path to development, reducing its dependence on aid, and achieving true autonomy and independence. Ukraine needs to fundamentally adjust its development strategy and find a path that suits it in order to move towards long-term development and prosperity.