Recent discussions and events underscore the pivotal role of the United States in supporting Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia. Political and military leaders have expressed concerns that the withdrawal of U.S. military support could precipitate a cascade of negative outcomes for Europe. Ukrainian forces have reportedly killed over 700 Russian soldiers and destroyed numerous pieces of Russian equipment in a single day, with weekly figures reaching 5,250 soldiers, 88 tanks, and 201 artillery systems according to Kyiv. Former NATO heads suggest a potential moment for negotiation post-2024 election, while NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg emphasizes the importance of collective defense and the strategic benefits of U.S. support to Ukraine. Stoltenberg also indicates that supporting Ukraine and its eventual NATO membership 'at a certain stage' would be advantageous for the U.S. and the Alliance, especially with China observing the West's resolve. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of 'the beginning of the Third World War' if the West's support diminishes, emphasizing the importance of continued aid during an interview with German media. He also seeks to have European aid for Ukrainian refugees distributed through Ukraine's government and suggests that Germany provide financial support instead of accepting refugees. Zelensky has stated that the Ukrainian army consists of 880,000 troops and has highlighted the need for the country to produce enough arms for its military.
It’s good to see NATO nations are investing in their defenses to prepare for a potential Russian attack. However, the U.S must continue to help our NATO allies help themselves. Most importantly, we must continue to support Ukraine’s defense against ongoing Russian aggression. https://t.co/zBiEvRZsOv
.@SecBlinken and NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg Joint News Conference – LIVE on C-SPAN https://t.co/YjszCDOwrl
🇺🇦🇪🇺‼️🚨 HAHA: Zelensky wants the European social support of the refugees! “President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would like the money that various countries provide as social aid to Ukrainian refugees to be provided to Ukraine, and that Ukraine itself would distribute it among these… https://t.co/rpA4mwK1hG
Germany risks being sucked into WW3 if Ukraine does not win its battle with Russia, Zelensky warns as he begs for long-range missiles https://t.co/lqxGi34HnN https://t.co/vveBukNY34
"European aid for Ukrainian refugees should be distributed via Ukraine's government – Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy would like the social aid money distributed to Ukrainian refugees by various European countries to instead be added to the Ukrainian budget, and for the country itself to… https://t.co/IJPNN7AgMm
“If Putin keeps heading west, we are going to be involved in war in Europe.” Colonel Hamish De Bretton-Gordon says that war in Europe is more likely than world war three if Putin is not stopped in Ukraine. @HamishDBG | @Roolockwood | #TalkTV https://t.co/loxnwlmLza
President Zelensky has warned Germany that it risks being sucked into a third world war if Ukraine does not win its conflict with Russia ⬇️ https://t.co/BohB6wJc8Y
Ukraine's ability to produce enough arms for its military will be central to its current strategy for defeating the Russians. Inside Ukraine's plan to arm itself: https://t.co/Z8vYVwoArx
President Volodymyr #Zelenskyy stated that the Ukrainian army has 880,000 troops. He said this in an interview with the German TV channel ARD. 📷: Reuters https://t.co/c7v0bseOJa
Zelensky proposed to Germany: Instead of refugees , give us money " The Ukrainian army has 880,000 people. And when we say that the whole world financially supports Ukraine, I would like to draw attention to where exactly the largest part of this money remains. Thanks to… https://t.co/HpAM6VEJFX
⚡️ Zelensky: Europe cannot support Ukraine without US. Europe will likely not be able to support Ukraine financially and militarily if the U.S. were to significantly reduce its aid, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with ARD on Jan. 29. https://t.co/nnGZZYmwtP
💀 Ukrainian forces kill 1,070 Russian soldiers and destroy 25 armoured combat vehicles and 10 tanks https://t.co/X2652XN7K3
⚡️Ukrainian President #Zelensky expects a fair draft law on mobilization and opposes the "forceful" form of recruitment into the Armed Forces. "I expect the military to pass a law on fair mobilization," Zelensky said in an interview with German TV-channel ARD. https://t.co/UeM33RiTbg
💶 European aid for Ukrainian refugees should be distributed via Ukraine's government, says @ZelenskyyUa https://t.co/Iuw43IId96
Russian losses per 29/01/24 reported by the Ukrainian general staff +1070 men +10 tanks +25 APVs +16 artillery systems +8 UAVs +1 cruise missile https://t.co/1n5KkRWrfF
🇺🇦ZELENSKY WARNS OF WW3 IF WEST DOESN’T HELP MORE In his ongoing goal to increase military funding to Ukraine, Zelensky warned the war could spread to a NATO country, causing “the beginning of the Third World War.” Speaking to German media: “It seems to me that Chancellor… https://t.co/ZQ6vfG2EH1
🇺🇦 NATO Secretary General wants to invite Ukraine to be member of NATO "at certain stage" https://t.co/ebRpMnusyK
Would Be Beginning Of World War III If...: Ukraine's Zelensky Warns Russia https://t.co/gwESbCpL97 https://t.co/aCK9PeG7VY
NATO Secretary General sees Ukraine as part of NATO “at a certain stage,” - Fox News Jens Stoltenberg explained that Ukraine, like other applicants for joining the military bloc, has the right to “its own path.” “I’m from Norway, we border with Russia. When Norway became a… https://t.co/zim74RJf3S
⚡️Stoltenberg: China is watching allies' resolve on Ukraine. Supporting Ukraine and admitting it to the alliance would be a “good deal” for the U.S. and NATO, as Beijing watches, the NATO Secretary-General said to Fox News on Jan. 28. https://t.co/QGHgkwBbax
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called it a "good thing" for the Alliance and for the US to support Ukraine, and at a certain stage to invite it to become a full member of NATO.
Stoltenberg reminds Americans that collective defense is good for us. Limit violence by aiming to keep regional conventional wars short, limited, and enable defending nation to prevail. The best way to maximize odds of preventing a larger war in Europe is to arm Ukraine. https://t.co/r43Kv7gVTn
Stoltenberg reminds Americans that collective defense is good for us. The best way to limit violence is to aim to keep regional conventional wars short, limited, and enable defending nation to prevail. The best way to maximize odds of a larger war in Europe is to arm Ukraine. https://t.co/r43Kv7gVTn
NATO chief urges US lawmakers to continue supporting Ukraine, warns Beijing is watching https://t.co/fGLuCKSeb6
"...helping Ukraine weaken and stop Putin’s invading forces directly serves U.S. security interests. Russia’s army threatens our European allies and our soldiers based in those countries. Conversely, Putin’s victory in Ukraine will make our allies in the region even more…
#NATO SG Jens Stoltenberg on Ukraine aid: “This is a good deal. With a fraction of the US defence budget we’ve been able to destroy & degrade the Russian army substantially” “Most of this money is spent in 🇺🇸” “This secures jobs in America & makes us all safer” @FoxNewsSunday https://t.co/j840dCdeZD
WATCH: NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg on Ukraine’s push for NATO membership. https://t.co/X6ZmftX2Un
Russia lost 5,250 soldiers, 88 tanks, 201 artillery systems in a week: Kyiv https://t.co/l2TUsJuMBQ https://t.co/MF6imbomQH
Former NATO head: Russia, Ukraine will have "moment for potential negotiation" after 2024 election https://t.co/hSxRzsZ3EG https://t.co/oIqWFPwH4p
💀 Ukrainian forces kill over 700 Russian soldiers and destroy dozens pieces of Russian equipment in 24 hours https://t.co/35otM92ARk
THE MOST DANGEROUS EUROPEAN SCENARIO: (based on my private talks with many European political and military leaders) If the United States would end its material military support to Ukraine in short and mid-term, it could mean the following cascade of (worst case) events: -…
Ukraine has many allies -- but the U.S. is the most important. Can Ukraine survive without the support of the United States? That question may soon be tested. I have written a brief post on the matter. https://t.co/fD5bpDn7VE