More Trouble for Ukraine: Doors closing for Zelenskyy as West battles war fatigue
Russia wants to contain NATO's resurgence which is almost a result of Russia's own aggression," said Dr. Martand Jha, Doctoral Fellow at Russian and Central Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. At the beginning of the Ukraine war, US President Joe Biden didn't face much struggle in helping the country as both Democrats and Republicans were looking united to weaken Russia.
Plus, they thought Russia would soon give up against the tough sanctions. It took some time for the US to sense the déjà vu as they again found themselves in the middle of a long war. Surely, this time their boots were not on the ground, but the country has pumped more than $75 billion in assistance to Ukraine.
The people in the administration took the Israel-Hamas war kind of tragedy to question how long they want to keep backing Ukraine. And as the US moves towards the Presidential elections next year, the division is expected to grow. As per several polls, the narrative in the US is moving away from helping Ukraine anymore with Presidential candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy promising to put an end to America's support if voted to power.
“Predicting the short-term prospects of the Russia-Ukraine war is complex. Ukraine and the Hamas issue will continue to evolve with shifts in the priorities of the major powers. For now, the US elections are at the forefront.
Therefore, geopolitical dynamics can shift rapidly, making it challenging to anticipate outcomes with certainty. I would say that the situation remains fluid, influenced by diplomatic efforts, military developments, and international reactions. Meanwhile, it will be interesting to see if Biden will succeed in getting the US Congress to pass a bill on
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