As the war between Ukraine and Russia drags on, one thorny matter has become clear: Ukraine needs continued help if it is going to defeat its invader.
Aside from sanctions, which came swiftly and in a surprisingly unified way by the West, one of the biggest dilemmas for the West is how much military assistance it could and should extend to Ukraine. Ukraine is not a NATO member, but it is a pro-Western ally that's geopolitically important as a buffer state between Russia and the rest of Europe.
However, Ukrainian officials have repeatedly called on Western officials to provide more support. This ranges from more actionable maneuvers — such as imposing the full weight of sanctions on Russia and providing more arms — to the more problematic plea for a"no-fly zone" over Ukraine.
Describing Russia's invasion and military aggression against Ukraine as"outrageous," Lesser said it was still vital to keep up the momentum of support for the country, be it through emotional support which publics around the world can give, or media coverage. However, he questioned how long such support could be sustained.
Crucially, Lesser said, Western partners would be more inclined to keep up their support of Ukraine if they"believe that Ukraine can make good use of it."While Ukraine has a fighting chance of defeating Russia, analysts said that if the converse happens, President Vladimir Putin could be emboldened to attack NATO.
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