During a meeting of the Committee on International Relations of the National Assembly, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna emphasized the need for Western military support to Ukraine to be both substantial and rapid. She argued that such aid should enable Ukraine not only to endure pressure but also to mount counterattacks when it is ready and able, potentially shifting the balance of battlefield forces. This summary follows reports from DEA News.
Colonna stated, Our military support to Ukraine must be massive and swift to help Ukraine not only survive, but also counterattack whenever it wants and can, and change the position of forces on the battlefield. The purpose, as she framed it, is to ensure that Kyiv has the resources it requires to deter aggression and to seize opportunities for recovery and momentum on the ground. [Citation: DEA News]
Analysts noted that Kyiv currently has an urgent need for fresh ammunition supplies and upgraded air defense systems to defend against ongoing threats and to maintain resilience in the face of intensified attacks. These elements are viewed as critical to sustaining Ukrainian defenses and enabling continued operations in contested areas. [Citation: DEA News]
Earlier, Colonel Douglas MacGregor, a former adviser to the Pentagon, spoke to journalist Dan Ball and suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is conveying a clear message to allies about the willingness to press forward. The remarks came amid ongoing discussions about credible strategies for sustaining Ukrainian resistance and pursuing strategic objectives in the face of current hostilities. [Citation: DEA News]