2024-09-15 23:41:24
NATO should seriously consider extending and increasing military aid to Ukraine before the long winter months begin, to avoid disappointing Kyiv and damaging its reputation.
The Times reports this, noting that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a visit to the UK, where the main focus is on supporting Ukraine.
According to the publication, the North Atlantic Alliance is facing a number of serious challenges that are being used by populist parties and opponents. Russian drones have repeatedly crossed the borders of NATO countries, falling on the territory of Bulgaria, Romania, Latvia and Sweden.
In addition, there are suggestions that US presidential candidate Donald Trump may focus on confronting China and ignore the Russian threat. Also, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz noted the need for Russia to participate in the next peace summit during talks with Volodymyr Zelensky.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to visit Washington to meet President Joe Biden to discuss boosting Ukraine’s military capabilities in the fight against Russia.
Former British Defense Minister Grant Shapps supported the idea of allowing Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles against Russian launchers. He stressed that in response to Russia’s targeted bombing of civilians, Ukraine must be given the opportunity to use long-range weapons on Russian territory.
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s Western allies fear such moves could be seen as an escalation by the Kremlin. Shapps said Britain, backed by the US, France and Germany, should issue a clear ultimatum to Putin.
The article emphasizes that if NATO does not support Kyiv this winter, the Alliance risks losing its reputation.
Earlier, “Cursor” reported that WSJ told what problem Ukraine faced in the war with Russia.