Consequences of aid delay for Ukraine: Kuleba makes grim forecast for the frontline situation

Between the announcement of aid provision and the actual receipt of it by Ukrainian fighters on the battlefield, there is a certain gap in time. Ukraine is still awaiting the weapons from the United States because they are still in transit. This is a period of acute shortage of resources, during which the situation at the front may deteriorate, for example, the Russians will manage to advance. 

This opinion was expressed by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, in an interview with Foreign Policy.

"The artillery balance on the frontline is unclear. Mostly, Ukrainian soldiers feel a significant shortage of artillery ammunition. They are bombarded, and their positions are destroyed. Therefore, what truly matters in war is not only the quantity and quality of what is provided but also the timing. Unfortunately, I have to admit that Ukraine's allies are falling behind schedule despite their efforts", Kuleba said. 

He emphasizes that Ukraine's partners are making significant efforts, but it turns out to be insufficient to turn the tide of events in the war.

"When I look at what Russia has achieved in rebuilding its military-industrial complex for the needs of its military, and what the entire West has achieved so far, we have to face the truth and admit that Russia is more effective in its military efforts. And this raises a fundamental question for the West. If it cannot be sufficiently effective in this particular military operation, how effective can it be if other wars and crises of the same scale erupt?" the Minister said.

Kuleba stressed that to stop the Russian advance, Ukrainian defenders need artillery shells as well as air defense systems to protect the civilian population and infrastructure.

"We need air defense systems and interceptor missiles to stop Russian missiles falling literally on the heads of Ukrainians and on our energy infrastructure. We need electronic warfare systems because modern warfare is largely about drones and software. Therefore, to counter this modern, new weapon, a large number of electronic warfare assets are necessary," the Minister of Foreign Affairs noted.

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