Zelensky Cautions of Defeat Without US Congress Aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed a dire warning regarding the ongoing conflict with Russia, stating that without further military aid from the US, Ukraine faces the risk of losing the war. His comments underscore the urgency of the situation as he claims that the lack of support could have broader implications, potentially leading to other states being targeted.
The plea comes at a time when Republicans in the US Congress have been stalling the approval of tens of billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine. Despite this, there have been recent reports of increased Russian military aggression, including a significant uptick in guided aerial bombings by Russian forces and a strike on the town of Gulyaipole in southern Zaporizhzhia, which resulted in civilian casualties.
Furthermore, Ukraine has identified the need to enhance its air defense systems in the face of the heightened aerial attacks, and there are plans to mobilize additional forces by June. With the conflict entering its third year, the international community continues to observe the developments, including the security of nuclear facilities after a Ukrainian strike caused damage to a dome above a shutdown reactor at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear station. The International Atomic Energy Agency has emphasized the importance of maintaining nuclear safety amidst the hostilities.
