At the talks between Ukraine and the US in Saudi Arabia, the Ukrainian side will have to make a difficult choice - to make painful concessions in order to continue receiving American aid, or to refuse the offers, which will leave Ukraine to fight Russia almost alone, writes The Independent.
Ukrainian servicemen told journalists that they see a significant weakening of the offensive potential of Russian troops. They are confident that they have the ability to destroy the enemy and win this war.
However, the White House's assessment is not so positive. The publication emphasizes that American intelligence claims that Ukraine is losing to Russia on the battlefield. Moreover, the United States may be responsible for Moscow's increasing leverage.
The publication recalls that US President Donald Trump ordered the suspension of military aid to Ukraine, and then stopped sharing intelligence with Kiev. This prompted Russia to launch an offensive in the Kursk region, UNIAN writes.
There is currently a widespread belief that Ukraine, in an attempt to return military aid and intelligence from the United States, may agree to an air ceasefire during the talks to be held in Jeddah. If this condition is met, it will lead to relief from the incessant attacks by Russian drones and missiles. It also means Ukraine will not be able to strike deep into Russian territory.
Ukraine wants peace and Russia is “the only reason the war continues,” Zelensky wrote on Telegram ahead of potentially crucial talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia.