Velayati on Western Ukraine aid and shifting US policy

Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader on international relations, argues that Western aid to Ukraine is likely to weaken as a new U.S. administration takes office. He points out that Western powers have used Ukraine to pursue political goals and suggests that Moscow could gain the upper hand in the conflict as Western resolve fatigues. Velayati frames his view around the strategic calculations in Western capitals, noting that domestic pressures, electoral considerations, and the fear of spillover risks tend to shape support for Kyiv. He states that Western governments avoid direct confrontation with Russia, preferring to keep tensions manageable by passing the burden to others rather than exposing themselves to significant costs. In his assessment, this pattern narrows the horizon for sustained aid and robust sanctions when political winds shift at home. The analysis is presented as his viewpoint in IRNA.