Ukraine's recognition of military impotence against Russia

An adviser to the President of Ukraine acknowledged the inability of this country to produce military weapons compared to Russia. Western countries have been providing military assistance to Kyiv since the start of the war between Russia and Ukraine in February 2022. The Kremlin has consistently warned against continued arms supplies to Ukraine, saying it would lead to a further escalation of the conflict.

Dec 4, 2023 - 11:55
Ukraine's recognition of military impotence against Russia
Ukraine's recognition of military impotence against Russia

 According to AW, Advisor to the President of Ukraine Mikhail Podolyak admitted that Kyiv alone cannot increase its military production to the level of the Russian military industry. Podolyak said that if Ukraine receives enough weapons it needs, it will be able to achieve a final result in the war. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov In this regard, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also warned that any shipment of weapons to Ukraine would become a legitimate target for Russian attacks. On the other hand, Charles Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Army, admitted on Sunday during his presence at the Reagan National Defense Forum in California, reacting to the possible outcome of the war in Ukraine, that there is no military solution to the conflict in Ukraine. Charles Brown Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Army. Brown, who replaced Mark Milley as the highest-ranking US military officer on October 1, said: “No military conflict can be completely resolved by military means, but ultimately a diplomatic solution will end the conflict.” Brown, whose country joined other Western countries in prolonging the war in Ukraine by providing armed support to Kyiv, stressed the importance of Washington renewing its support for Kyiv against Moscow. At the same time, the British edition of the Financial Times, citing informed sources, reported that the European Union, most likely, will not be able to provide financial and military assistance to Ukraine. According to the publication, Ukraine may not receive the promised 50 billion euros from the European Union due to the budget crisis in Germany and the strengthening of the positions of far-right parties in Europe. NATO Secretary General Jens Stotenberg Jens Stotenberg, secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), also said: “The situation in Ukraine could worsen due to insufficient assistance from the West.” Stotenberg admitted in an interview with the German TV channel Das Erste that NATO members are not able to satisfy Ukraine's need to increase demand for ammunition. According to the NATO Secretary General, Ukraine is now in a “critical situation.” Having abandoned the diplomatic option of establishing peace between Moscow and Kiev, NATO member countries, including the United States, are openly pursuing a provocative policy against the Kremlin, arming Ukraine with modern and heavier military weapons.