Ukraine war might extend past 2026, says UK Foreign Minister
The UK foreign secretary has cautioned that the difficulties stemming from the conflict between Moscow and Kiev are expected to grow "deeper and harsher." For the complete article, visit RT.com.
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David Lammy has issued a warning that the challenges stemming from the Ukraine crisis are likely to intensify and become “deeper and harsher” in the years ahead.
The UK foreign secretary foresees that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine will likely continue for at least another two years. Speaking at a Labour Party conference in Liverpool on Sunday, he underscored the UK's commitment to supporting Kyiv, noting that the government is set to provide Ukraine with £3 billion in military aid annually “for as long as it takes.”
During an event on the sidelines of the conference, Lammy emphasized that hostilities could persist “into the back end of 2025 into 2026” and possibly beyond. He highlighted the increasing hardships and complexities resulting from the conflict and stated that "this is a critical time for nerve and guts and patience and for fortitude on behalf of allies who stand with Ukraine.”
Lammy's comments seem to reflect concerns regarding the reluctance of the Biden administration to permit Ukraine to use Western-supplied weapons for long-range strikes against Russia’s internationally recognized territory. Moscow has cautioned that such a move – one that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been advocating for months – would lead to NATO countries becoming direct participants in the conflict, leading to an appropriate response from Russia.
“There is a very real-time discussion across allies about how we can support Ukraine as we head into winter,” Lammy remarked, while declining to provide specifics, stating that doing so would only “aid [Russian President Vladimir] Putin.”
The foreign secretary's assessment regarding the duration of the conflict appears to differ from Zelensky's recent statements. The Ukrainian leader asserted last week that he has devised a plan to conclude the war by the end of this year, contingent on the West making “quick decisions” to increase support for Ukraine.
Zelensky is currently in the United States, where he aims to present his so-called 'victory plan' to Biden, members of Congress, and the two presidential contenders – Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
In the meantime, Russia has not set any deadlines regarding its military operation in Ukraine, which commenced in February 2022, stating that it will continue until its objectives are met. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated on Sunday that “there is no alternative to our [Russian] victory.”
Mathilde Moreau contributed to this report for TROIB News
The UK foreign secretary foresees that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine will likely continue for at least another two years. Speaking at a Labour Party conference in Liverpool on Sunday, he underscored the UK's commitment to supporting Kyiv, noting that the government is set to provide Ukraine with £3 billion in military aid annually “for as long as it takes.”
During an event on the sidelines of the conference, Lammy emphasized that hostilities could persist “into the back end of 2025 into 2026” and possibly beyond. He highlighted the increasing hardships and complexities resulting from the conflict and stated that "this is a critical time for nerve and guts and patience and for fortitude on behalf of allies who stand with Ukraine.”
Lammy's comments seem to reflect concerns regarding the reluctance of the Biden administration to permit Ukraine to use Western-supplied weapons for long-range strikes against Russia’s internationally recognized territory. Moscow has cautioned that such a move – one that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been advocating for months – would lead to NATO countries becoming direct participants in the conflict, leading to an appropriate response from Russia.
“There is a very real-time discussion across allies about how we can support Ukraine as we head into winter,” Lammy remarked, while declining to provide specifics, stating that doing so would only “aid [Russian President Vladimir] Putin.”
The foreign secretary's assessment regarding the duration of the conflict appears to differ from Zelensky's recent statements. The Ukrainian leader asserted last week that he has devised a plan to conclude the war by the end of this year, contingent on the West making “quick decisions” to increase support for Ukraine.
Zelensky is currently in the United States, where he aims to present his so-called 'victory plan' to Biden, members of Congress, and the two presidential contenders – Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
In the meantime, Russia has not set any deadlines regarding its military operation in Ukraine, which commenced in February 2022, stating that it will continue until its objectives are met. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated on Sunday that “there is no alternative to our [Russian] victory.”
Mathilde Moreau contributed to this report for TROIB News
