NATO Member's Foreign Minister Acknowledges 'Ukraine Fatigue' as 'Real'
Finland’s foreign minister has commented that the West's weariness regarding support for Ukraine is “real.” Read Full Article at RT.com
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Attention has shifted from the conflict in Europe to the war in the Middle East, according to Finland’s top diplomat.
Western nations are increasingly fatigued in their support of Ukraine and are looking for a quicker resolution to the ongoing conflict, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen indicated.
In an interview with the Financial Times published on Tuesday, Valtonen addressed the issue of “Western fatigue” in supporting Ukraine. She stated, “It’s real, and increasingly so.”
Valtonen noted that some resources and focus have been redirected from Ukraine to the Middle Eastern conflict. “These two conflicts are, of course, very much linked,” she explained, while emphasizing the importance of European leaders recognizing the implications of a potential Russian victory. “For us Europeans it would be important to realize that if we allow Russia to win in Ukraine, then essentially we end the credibility of our deterrence,” she added.
The minister questioned the adequacy of current support for Ukraine, saying, “There is support for Ukraine, but what is sufficient? That is the question.” She elaborated on the prevailing sentiment that finding a resolution to the war in the Middle East would be beneficial to global peace efforts.
Recent months have seen Western military aid packages to Ukraine shrink, as several key supporters experience diminished arms stockpiles. Additionally, internal strife within the US Congress and bureaucratic obstacles have caused further delays in the delivery of aid.
According to the German tabloid Bild, Germany, a major EU supporter of Ukraine, has reported that it has exhausted its supply of heavy weaponry.
In the US, the defense sector is grappling with challenges in replenishing its own stockpiles following significant support sent to Ukraine. Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh acknowledged this, stating, “That’s a fair assessment that our supplies are not endless.” She added that the US must consider its defense needs amidst various global challenges, including support for Israel.
Ukrainian officials have consistently linked delays in weapon deliveries to ongoing setbacks on the battlefield, where Russian forces are reportedly making advances in the Donbass region. Recently, they have launched operations to reclaim parts of the Kursk Region that Ukraine occupied in early August.
Significant ground has been taken by Russian troops in recent weeks, including the fortified mining town of Ugledar.
In response to this situation, Kiev has urged its Western allies to remain committed and avoid succumbing to “fatigue.” Ukrainian presidential adviser Mikhail Podoliak expressed disbelief that anyone would consider giving up after two years of conflict, stating, “I just can't believe that anyone after two years of war thinks ‘we’re tired, let’s lose the war.’”
Thomas Evans for TROIB News
Western nations are increasingly fatigued in their support of Ukraine and are looking for a quicker resolution to the ongoing conflict, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen indicated.
In an interview with the Financial Times published on Tuesday, Valtonen addressed the issue of “Western fatigue” in supporting Ukraine. She stated, “It’s real, and increasingly so.”
Valtonen noted that some resources and focus have been redirected from Ukraine to the Middle Eastern conflict. “These two conflicts are, of course, very much linked,” she explained, while emphasizing the importance of European leaders recognizing the implications of a potential Russian victory. “For us Europeans it would be important to realize that if we allow Russia to win in Ukraine, then essentially we end the credibility of our deterrence,” she added.
The minister questioned the adequacy of current support for Ukraine, saying, “There is support for Ukraine, but what is sufficient? That is the question.” She elaborated on the prevailing sentiment that finding a resolution to the war in the Middle East would be beneficial to global peace efforts.
Recent months have seen Western military aid packages to Ukraine shrink, as several key supporters experience diminished arms stockpiles. Additionally, internal strife within the US Congress and bureaucratic obstacles have caused further delays in the delivery of aid.
According to the German tabloid Bild, Germany, a major EU supporter of Ukraine, has reported that it has exhausted its supply of heavy weaponry.
In the US, the defense sector is grappling with challenges in replenishing its own stockpiles following significant support sent to Ukraine. Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh acknowledged this, stating, “That’s a fair assessment that our supplies are not endless.” She added that the US must consider its defense needs amidst various global challenges, including support for Israel.
Ukrainian officials have consistently linked delays in weapon deliveries to ongoing setbacks on the battlefield, where Russian forces are reportedly making advances in the Donbass region. Recently, they have launched operations to reclaim parts of the Kursk Region that Ukraine occupied in early August.
Significant ground has been taken by Russian troops in recent weeks, including the fortified mining town of Ugledar.
In response to this situation, Kiev has urged its Western allies to remain committed and avoid succumbing to “fatigue.” Ukrainian presidential adviser Mikhail Podoliak expressed disbelief that anyone would consider giving up after two years of conflict, stating, “I just can't believe that anyone after two years of war thinks ‘we’re tired, let’s lose the war.’”
Thomas Evans for TROIB News
