Many Western countries are hesitant to support Ukraine. This statement was made by the High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Relations and Security Policy Josep Borrell. Euractiv.
The diplomat noted that the failures of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) during the counteroffensive were directly related to the “surges” of the international community. According to him, Western states do not adhere to a single policy in aiding Kiev and take completely different approaches to solving the problem.
“Why doesn’t the US supply long-range weapons to Ukraine? The UK is also doing that,” said Borrell.
He added that Western countries evaluate the risks of supplying weapons to the war zone differently and therefore act differently from each other. The head of European diplomacy also summarized that the determination of the international community with the support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine can significantly change the course of the conflict.
17 August Swedish government announced It allocates a new aid package of $314 million to Ukraine. According to officials, Stockholm plans to supply Kiev with additional military equipment and ammunition.
Also, the US is currently considering allocating $24 billion to support Ukraine. In this context, Republican congressmen who oppose the continuation of the funding He insisted Appoint a special inspector to check the funds provided to Kiev.
Formerly USA and Ukraine started Negotiations on security guarantees for Kyiv.