Putin hopes the West will leave Ukraine without support – Austin

Evgenia Sokolenko

07:26, 10.04.24

According to him, US inaction will put the free world at risk.

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said that US national security now depends on American determination to support Ukraine. According to him, Russian leader Vladimir Putin hopes that Western partners will abandon Kyiv.

“Our security in these turbulent times depends on American resolve. Putin is betting that the United States will falter, abandon our friends and leave Ukraine in mortal danger. If the Kremlin prevails in Ukraine, it will embolden potential aggressors around the world, and the United States The states will be much less secure if Putin wins in Ukraine,” he said at a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, according to the US Department of Defense website.

Austin stressed that American inaction would put the free world at risk and create the risk of “unimaginable costs and dangers.” As the minister explained, China and other countries are monitoring the situation around Ukraine, Russia’s actions and the US reaction.

He noted that the Armed Forces of Ukraine, despite the advantage of the Russian Federation in human and material resources, did a “remarkable job” – they were able to recapture about 50% of the territory captured by the invaders at the beginning of the full-scale invasion. Austin said Ukraine is not asking partners to fight for it, but is only asking for funds to support its own efforts.

“Without security assistance, they will not be able to replenish the desperately needed air defense systems they need to protect their people, and their other defensive capabilities will atrophy,” the Pentagon chief concluded.

(C)UNIAN 2024

6 comments

  1. Liudmyla Menyuk’s testimony about the war and the military support of the allies in a discussion forum

    “I was telling them: ‘Guys, everyone is promising us. We will have shells, armoured vehicles. In a bit we’ll have F-16.’ Did I tell them lies?
    If someone has courage, then when this discussion is over come to me and say: ‘You trusted us and you lied to your guys'”

    Down with the masks! Western politicians are now facing their responsibilities. Their actions will resonate for eternity. The free world is watching…

    We must support Ukraine at all costs and show the true face of the free world, not following the dictates of the Moscow Nazis like cowards.

    Congress, Johnson, face up and take the necessary measures for the SURVIVAL of Ukraine. Ukraine’s SURVIVAL! We implore you to vote for this necessary aid to avoid a nightmare that will haunt our lives and yours. Each failure must be paid before the scales of justice, but each duty accomplished will lead to the pantheon of responsible men who have fought against totalitarianism and oppression.

    In fact it’s not a very difficult choice.

  2. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/10/7450558/

    New day, new people under the rubble crushed by the bricks of their house. And still nothing in Congress.

    Will Tuberville, MTG, Johnson and the other legislative terrorists one day stop worrying about Russian comfort and desire and actually take care of the problems by protecting strategic alliances, freedom and those who are oppressed by the Moscow Soviets by respecting the commitments made by the USA in 1994?

    What is their disgusting obsession with not offending Moscow, by continuously castigating, blocking Western support or criticizing Kyiv for any crazy reason? If immorality had a face, it would have theirs.

    Beyond personal beliefs which enrich individuals or not, I have always believed that a karmic principle applies to existence. History shows it. All traitors will end up where their destiny lies. In the dustbin of history or in the depths of a cell.

  3. And Lloyd Austin hopes Ukraine can win the war without destroying more Russian refineries. Delusions on both sides. 😖

  4. Currently, the artillery ratio is 5-7:1 for Russia.
    10:1 in weeks (not months!).

    wake up Congress!

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