The United States failed to provide new assistance in a timely manner at a critical moment, which not only stunned the world, but also made Ukraine begin to pay a heavy price on the battlefield. This time, we focus on the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Avdeyevka, which is just the tip of the iceberg, revealing the serious consequences of insufficient US aid.
The Ukrainian army, in the evacuation of Avdeyevka, became a representative of a helpless retreat. According to the Russian side, before the Ukrainian side issued the evacuation order, the Ukrainian army had been defeated and began to flee uncontrollably. This is not the incompetence of the Ukrainian army, but the fact that they are in a desperate situation when American assistance is not in place.
In this evacuation, the morale and morale of the Ukrainian army also suffered a huge blow. When aid is delayed, the Ukrainian army feels a kind of despair of abandonment, and they feel isolated in the face of a powerful Russian threat. This is not only a tactical defeat, but also a psychological defeat.
Ukraine** Zelensky expressed anger and helplessness at the defeat of the Ukrainian army in Avdeyevka. He bluntly blamed the failure of the Ukrainian army on the failure of the US Congress to approve the new aid bill in time. In his opinion, this is not a matter of the tactics of the Ukrainian army, but the betrayal of the allies.
In an interview with the American Fox News channel, Zelensky admitted frankly that there are no alternatives, there is no so-called"Plan B"。Behind this frank rhetoric is the helplessness of Ukraine and its deep dependence on US aid. Ukraine's leadership is well aware that without U.S. support, they will face even more painful costs of war.
The impact of U.S. aid on Ukraine goes far beyond material support, it directly relates to the actions, morale and mentality of the Ukrainian army. Aid is not only the delivery of ** and materials, but also a kind of psychological support, a kind of faith to overcome difficulties.
However, due to the delay in aid, the Ukrainian army not only failed to exert its due strength on the battlefield, but also felt psychologically abandoned. This feeling of helplessness expands under the pressure of the war and becomes the psychological baggage of the Ukrainian army, further limiting their performance on the battlefield.
Zelensky's declaration of helplessness has put Ukraine's plight in front of the world. He made it clear that there were no alternatives, no so-called"Plan B"。This confession may be exaggerated, but it reveals the real situation of Ukraine.
Despite the fact that Zelensky has previously been advised to develop an alternative plan, in the face of the resource situation in Ukraine, it is almost impossible to develop a truly robust alternative plan. Zelensky's helplessness is actually a true portrayal of the overall situation in Ukraine.
Despite the large-scale assistance provided to Ukraine by the United States and its allies over the past two years, and even breached Russia's red lines, Ukraine has still failed to achieve victory on the battlefield. This raises a key question: What exactly does U.S. aid solve?
Aid may be a temporary relief, but it will not fundamentally solve the dilemma facing Ukraine. In the context of the Republican Party's withholding of the new aid bill to Ukraine, it highlights the fatigue of the United States for aid to Ukraine.
The Republican Party's seizure of the new aid bill to Ukraine has become another uncertain factor in US aid. In the eyes of Republicans, aid to Ukraine has become a burden, and they are beginning to question whether it is worth it. This delay has undoubtedly made Ukraine even more difficult on the battlefield.
With the current aid bill facing revisions and shrinkage, Ukraine's future is even more uncertain. Republicans, as they consider the new bill, should also understand that aid does not fundamentally solve the problem, but is only a temporary support.
With delays and uncertainty in aid, Ukraine's future is worrying. Even if the new aid bill for Ukraine is passed, it will only be superficially supported.
Perhaps, aid is only a breath of relief for Ukraine, but it cannot really save the country that is struggling under the clouds of war. Behind all this, the Ukrainian people and army will still face a serious dilemma, and the future direction is full of uncertainty.
The Two Sides of the Bargaining Chips: The Impact of Western Aid.
In Ukraine's view, Western aid is not only a material support, but also a bargaining chip. The two-sided nature of this bargaining chip is reflected in the fact that it is both a tool against Russia and a hole card for Ukraine at the negotiating table. Western support has given Ukraine a greater voice and made it appear more assertive in international relations.
However, the use of such bargaining chips is also somewhat limited. Western aid, while giving Ukraine some advantages in diplomatic situations, does not mean that it can do whatever it wants. Ukraine needs to seek broader international support while maintaining Western support to ensure that its position in the negotiations is not isolated.
Public Opinion and Leadership: Differences in Negotiating Positions.
Although the Ukrainian population generally supports peace talks with Russia, Ukraine**Zelensky still relies on the support of the West in his position. This creates a discrepancy between leadership and public opinion, which makes Ukraine face internal and external difficulties in handling relations with Russia.
Zelensky's dependence has actually limited Ukraine's negotiating space to a certain extent. He needs to maintain a loyalty to the West on the international stage in exchange for more support and assistance. This difference between the leadership and the grassroots makes it more difficult for Ukraine to gain a flexible initiative in peace talks.
The limited power of aid: it cannot solve the underlying problem.
Despite the massive assistance provided by the West, however, this does not fundamentally solve the problems facing Ukraine. On the battlefield, Ukraine has not been able to win the war, despite increased aid and resources. This makes aid somewhat inadequate.
While U.S. aid has provided some substantial support for Ukraine, it has not changed Ukraine's geopolitically vulnerable position. The fundamental problems of the war, including territorial disputes and political contradictions, have not been substantively resolved. The power of aid is important, but for Ukraine, it cannot be a lifesaver.