With Western weapons deliveries limited and slow, Ukraine is facing a bleak winter. Russia, meanwhile, is planning to increase military spending by one-quarter next year, signaling its long-term commitment to overpowering its smaller neighbor. The Biden administration, which has drip-fed weapons to Ukraine for fear of provoking Russia, has given a tepid response. Without more support for Ukraine, Podolyak said, the war could drag on for years and end up eroding Western nations’ global standing. Ukraine also has launched a series of long-range strikes in Russia and occupied Ukraine, destroying ammunition and fuel stores.

Source: Wall Street Journal October 14, 2024 08:26 UTC