The United States plans to improve their approach to the fight against the Russian invasion in Ukraine, which has been going on for the third year. American representatives plan to discuss this issue with President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky at the World Economic Forum in Davos next week.
Jake Sullivan, a US Presidential Advisor to national security, will probably break the topic during the meeting. According to unofficial sources, US officials will try to insist on discussing this urgent topic in the coming weeks, in particular, in order to solve unresolved issues.
The discussion became relevant due to the difficulties and friction of relations between Washington and Kiev. More than $ 110 billion in European and American assistance remains blocked, and the counter -offensive in 2023 did not ensure significant success, despite support for US and European weapons.
Officials in Washington also express anxiety because of the differences between Zelensky and the Commander -in -Chief of the Armed Forces Valery Zaluzhny, who can slow the development of a new strategy. The US wants to determine how best to support Ukraine to protect itself in 2024.
Since it is unlikely to count on a significant breakthrough in the near future, Kyiv's allies emphasize the importance of developing a clear military strategy to protect existing positions and further promotion through the Russian defense lines.
The problem is also the block of financial assistance and slow supply of key arms such as long -range missiles and fighters. Failure to fulfill some allies with promises to transfer weapons and artillery ammunition complicates the situation.
Stable deliveries of Western allies are of great importance for Ukrainian air defense. In recent weeks, Russia has carried out some of the largest rocket firing during the whole period of the war. It is noted that after the re -election of Russian President Vladimir Putin, he can become even more bold.
The US and their allies also work with Ukraine to complete long -term bilateral security obligations, which are planned to be concluded in February. However, it is important to develop a clear military action strategy, as differences in Ukraine and the United States's approaches remain.
Ukraine, faced with the aggravation of the conflict and blocking of financial assistance, is trying to strengthen its air defense systems. President Zelensky stressed that the indecision of the Allies only increases the power of Russia.
