Recently, both Americans and Europeans have stood firm against Russia, indicating the West’s resolve to counter Russian aggression. Despite positive rhetoric and increased support for Ukraine, the West has failed to take decisive action to deter Russia’s behavior. The G-7 summit in Italy saw President Biden pledge his commitment to Ukraine and provide a $50 billion loan financed from frozen Russian assets. Additionally, the US and Ukraine signed a military support agreement, with NATO taking over coordination of military aid from the US.
However, while the West has put pressure on China for supporting Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, its actions are seen as insufficient in stopping Russia’s goal of subjugating Ukraine completely. Efforts like the reconstruction conference in Berlin and the peace conference in Switzerland have been viewed as weak in light of Russia’s military pressure.
President Putin has made it clear that he will not compromise until he achieves his goal of subjugating Ukraine completely. The lack of significant support for Ukraine from the West raises concerns about what might happen if Donald Trump is re-elected as US president. The West’s actions so far may not be enough to deter Russia, and a victory for Ukraine seems unlikely without greater military assistance.
The balance of will between Russia and the West remains uncertain, with worries that Western support for Ukraine might falter if Trump wins the presidential election. Despite some level of support shown by the West for Ukraine, its actions are viewed as insufficient to prevent Russia’s aggressive behavior. The situation highlights the challenges faced by effectively addressing Russia’s aggression and supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence.
