WSJ: Ukraine could maintain current fighting pace until summer without US military aid

According to the latest exclusive material by The Wall Street Journal, Ukraine will be able to sustain its current military operations until the summer, provided the United States halts its supply of military aid.

According to Celeste Wallander, former Assistant Secretary of Defence for International Security Affairs, the significant shipments of arms sent or ordered by the Biden administration in recent months should be sufficient for Ukraine to continue its campaign at the current intensity until mid-2025, Caliber.Az reports.

However, the publication warns that once these American supplies are exhausted, Ukraine's ability to conduct long-range strikes and protect its rear could be severely compromised.

To recall, the UN General Assembly on February 23 adopted a resolution calling for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine, despite opposition from Russia and the US. The resolution passed with 93 votes in favour, 18 against, and 65 abstentions. Drafted by Ukraine and several European nations, it emphasised the global consequences of the war, including its impact on food security, energy, the economy, nuclear safety, and the environment.

The resolution called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, in line with the UN Charter and international law, and urged intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation. It also reaffirmed previous UN resolutions demanding Russia’s complete and unconditional withdrawal from Ukraine’s internationally recognised borders.

Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Mariana Betsa, described the vote as a “vote for peace,” urging nations to stand firm in support of the UN Charter. US Chargé d’Affaires Dorothy Shea criticised the resolution, arguing that previous UN resolutions had failed to halt the war and that a stronger commitment to ending the conflict was necessary.

Ahead of the vote, France and over 25 EU nations proposed amendments to explicitly identify Russia as the aggressor, a move the US rejected, claiming it would hinder a resolution to the war.

By Aghakazim Guliyev