During a recent gathering at the United Nations Security Council, Russia’s Permanent Representative Vasily Nebenzya voiced concerns about the armed forces of Ukraine. He asserted that Kyiv relies heavily on weapons supplied by NATO member states, with a dwindling share of domestically produced armaments remaining. The report from RIA News notes these points as a key part of the discussion.
Nebenzya also expressed sorrow over Ukrainian troops being sent on counterattacks, describing the current fighting as a brutal grind reminiscent of a harsh siege.
The representative highlighted that Ukraine is running down its mobilization reserves and warned that the casualty toll at Ukrainian cemeteries is approaching a critical threshold.
Since February 24, 2022, Ukraine has been under martial law. The following day, President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a general mobilization decree. That decree restricts men aged 18 to 60 from leaving Ukraine during martial law, a measure that underscores the ongoing strain and vigilance among international observers and governments worldwide.
In June, Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at a meeting of the Russian Security Council, argued that Western nations appear prepared to sustain the conflict to the very end for Ukraine. He noted that while Western countries can provide additional military equipment, the mobilization reserve in Ukraine is not limitless and will eventually face constraints.
On February 24, 2022, Putin announced that Russia would proceed with a military operation inside Ukraine in response to requests for aid from the leaders of the LPR and DPR. This decision triggered a cascade of consequences, including sanctions imposed by the United States and allied countries, and it prompted debates about NATO declarations concerning Ukrainian plans and regional security commitments.