MOSCOW: The Kremlin has expressed confidence that Western fatigue regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine “will grow,” following a decision by the US Congress to exclude additional aid to the war-ravaged nation in a recent compromise.
Moscow’s statement reflects concerns over the future of Washington’s support for Kyiv, given the exclusion of fresh funding in a short-term spending package, a move attributed to opposition from hardline Republicans.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on the situation, stating, “Fatigue over this conflict — fatigue from the completely absurd sponsorship of the Kyiv regime — will grow in various countries, including the US” Despite this, Peskov acknowledged that Washington would persist in its involvement in the conflict, albeit with uncertain levels of support.
US Commitment to Ukraine’s War Efforts
US President Joe Biden, seeking to reassure allies, has pledged to “not walk away” from Ukraine, emphasizing a continued commitment to Kyiv’s war effort. However, Moscow has increasingly relied on Western nations growing weary of supporting Ukraine, anticipating divisions within Western alliances as the conflict in Ukraine enters its 20th month.
“Fatigue will lead to the fragmentation of the political establishment,” Peskov asserted, underlining Russia’s expectations of internal discord among Western nations due to the protracted conflict.
These statements from the Kremlin coincide with a meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Kyiv, where pledges of further support for Ukraine were made. Despite disagreements among the bloc’s 27 members regarding the conflict, the EU has reaffirmed its commitment to assisting Ukraine in the face of ongoing challenges. The uncertain future of US aid, however, adds an additional layer of complexity to the dynamics of international support for Kyiv.
