If assistance to Kyiv from the world community is interrupted, there will be consequences. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky stated this in an interview with France 2.
In his opinion, if there is no more support for Ukraine, “time will play on Russia’s side.” Zelensky expressed hope that the United States will continue to support Kyiv, despite the fact that in recent days everyone has become more concerned about the situation in the Middle East. Against this background, “the world community’s attention to Ukraine may decrease,” Zelensky noted.
“If international attention somehow shifts from Ukraine, this will have consequences. The tragedies that befell Ukraine and Israel are different, but both are enormous,” Zelensky said, emphasizing that the fate of Ukraine depends on the unity of its allies.
“At the moment, Russia is trying to counterattack,” the Ukrainian leader admitted, adding that the Ukrainian Armed Forces continues to advance step by step. “But we are moving slower than expected and than we would like,” Zelensky noted.
He added that Ukraine is now in the “last, most difficult period of the conflict.” Zelensky did not rule out that he would run for a second term if hostilities continue, reports the Romanian publication Digi24.
Let us recall that Israel previously requested military assistance from the United States, including asking for replenishment of interceptors for the Iron Dome air defense system, The Washington Post wrote. The US authorities provided additional support to the country, promising to provide Israel with everything necessary for defense and the protection of civilians.
At the same time, NBC reported that Washington could link assistance to Ukraine with an urgent support package for Israel. It was noted that some congressmen oppose support for Kyiv, but approve of aid to Israel.
Recall that the Palestinian movement Hamas attacked Israel with rockets on the morning of October 7. The militants were able to take control of some settlements and took hostages. In response, the Israel Defense Forces launched the counter-terrorism Operation Iron Swords in the Gaza Strip. On October 10, the Israeli Defense Minister announced the start of a full-scale offensive. According to the latest data, as a result of attacks by the Palestinian Hamas movement in Israel, more than 1.2 thousand people were killed and more than 3 thousand people were injured. According to the Palestinian authorities, the actions of the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip killed 900 Palestinians and injured another 4.5 thousand.
Source: Rosbalt
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