The West has changed its position and no longer expects Ukraine to win in the conflict with Russia. This view was expressed by former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl as follows: report journalist Flavio von Witzleben.
He recalled that just a year ago the West thought that the Russian armed forces were on the verge of collapse, and now the headlines of publications such as the Financial Times and The Economist wondered what would happen if Russia won.
The former diplomat added that the Ukrainian counterattack was defeated and Russian troops went on the offensive. He suggested that Russia could claim the new conquered territories.
A similar view was expressed by former US Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder. HE suggestedIt is stated that without Washington’s help, Ukrainian troops will be defeated in the war they will face with Russian forces in the first half of 2024.
Additionally, American strategic studies professor Phillips P. O’Brien wrote in an article for The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) commentedHe said the US administration, led by President Joe Biden, does not want Ukraine to win in an armed conflict with Russia.
Previously USA and Ukraine started Negotiations on security guarantees for Kiev.