The administration of US President Joe Biden is developing a new strategy for helping Ukraine, which is different from the previous one. Instead of focusing on recapturing already captured territories from Russia, the new plan focuses on repelling possible new Russian offensives.
The decision to develop a new strategy was made after Ukraine's "failed" counteroffensive last year, when efforts to retake territory proved futile due to fortified Russian defense lines.
According to the new approach, emphasis will be placed on helping Kyiv repel possible new Russian attacks, while focusing on achieving long-term goals, such as strengthening Ukraine's defense potential and economy.
The article also points to a change in the approach to providing aid, compared to the previous year, when modern equipment and military training were provided to quickly repel Russian forces. The new approach is aimed at reorienting Ukraine as a country that maintains its position on the battlefield, but prepares for stability by the end of 2024.
The governments of the United States and its allies are preparing specific commitments and programs for a ten-year period aimed at supporting short-term military operations and building the future armed forces of Ukraine. They also take into account measures to protect, restore and expand Ukraine's industrial and export base, as well as the political reforms necessary for full integration into Western institutions.
The new strategy is designed to avoid a show of force by Russian President Vladimir Putin in the event of a repeat counteroffensive. The Biden administration is expected to release its long-term commitments in the near future, although the request for additional funding for Ukraine has yet to receive congressional approval.
It is important to note that the success of this strategy will largely depend on the support of the United States, as the largest donor of money and equipment, as well as the coordinator of multilateral efforts.
