Media reports British army thinks Kiev ‘on the verge of losing’
Date
10/17/2024 3:00:24 AM
(MENAFN) According to a report from the Daily Express, the British military has expressed deep concerns regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, suggesting that Kiev is on the brink of defeat. This grim assessment comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to present his "victory plan" to both Ukrainian lawmakers and the European Council later this week. Zelensky has been actively promoting this plan to foreign leaders over the past month, but his aide, Mikhail Podoliak, indicated that the presentation will not detail specific requests for weapon shipments from allied nations.
While Britain has been a key supporter of Ukraine, publicly backing its resolute stance against Russian aggression, private evaluations from military leaders paint a starkly different picture. A senior officer in the British Army conveyed to a military source that the situation for Ukraine is dire, stating, "Ukraine is on the verge of losing the war against Russia. It’s very serious."
Zelensky has been briefing leaders of major Western nations on his plan, starting with U.S. President Joe Biden in late September and most recently with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The British Prime Minister emphasized the importance of demonstrating ongoing commitment to supporting Ukraine during these challenging times.
Amid these discussions, Kiev has sought permission to utilize British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles for long-range strikes into Russian territory. The easing of restrictions on Western weaponry is seen as crucial to Zelensky’s strategy moving forward, underscoring the increasing urgency and complexity of the military situation.
As the conflict continues, the juxtaposition of public support from Western allies against the backdrop of private military assessments highlights the precarious nature of Ukraine’s position in the ongoing war. The unfolding events and strategic decisions made in the coming days will significantly impact the future trajectory of both Ukraine and its international alliances.
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