Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday could not guarantee Western backing for Ukraine after Hamas’ brutal terrorist attack on Israel.
The Ukrainian president arrived in Brussels unannounced on his first visit to Nato’s headquarters to shore up support for Kyiv amid fears weapons deliveries would dwindle as the conflict in the Middle East continues.
“We need air defence, artillery and ammunition,” Mr Zelensky said as he arrived at a meeting of Nato defence ministers. “We need to push Russia out of our land.”
Jens Stoltenberg, Nato’s secretary general, sought to reassure the war-time leader at the start of the two-day meeting, insisting: “Your fight is our fight, your security is our security, and your values are our values.”
But when later asked whether Kyiv was concerned Western support could be diverted to Israel, the Ukrainian president said: “Of course, everybody’s afraid.”
“Who knows how it will be,” he added. “I think nobody knows.”
Earlier he warned a shift in aid priorities would have “consequences” for Ukraine and the West.
Following the terror attack on Israel over the weekend, the US announced it would rush ammunition and air defence systems to bolster its fight against Hamas.
Washington has insisted it has sufficient resources to support both Israel and Ukraine in the defence of their territories.
Unless everyone in the Middle-East declares war, Isreal should be able to handle the baby beheaders on their own.
i support ukraine and isreal, but isreal doesnt need this aid. ukraine does.
Critical difference:
Israel does *not* need military hardware.
Israel is armed to the fucking teeth. They have F-35s, one of the best air defense systems in the world, a hugeass military, and fucking *nukes*.
That said, I do think it’s critical we not forget about Ukraine. Their fight is far harder.
100% money sent to Palestine will end up in the hands of hamas
Sad that the US will send Israel military aid on a minutes notice even though they are one of the most capable militaries but drag their feet for Ukraine. What Israel has dealt with over the past couple days is what Ukraine has dealt with daily for almost 2 years straight.
Since when is The Telegraph mind reader? What a bunch of BS.
Good. We should fully withdraw from Europe and NATO.
The European continent filled with Anti-American culture/sentiment and protectionist policies against our industries, why should a single American taxpayers money be spent in Ukraine?
I wouldn’t care if Russia conquered Europe. Screw the Europeans. If Europeans can’t be civilized and still can’t solve not having a war AGAIN in their backyard, Europe is useless as allies.
Meanwhile Israel is an actual ally in the Middle East.
I hope that from a moral perspective that the Ukrainian struggle against their aggressor can be kept thoroughly separated from the Israel / Palestine conflict.
Should be a llright, israel got a massive army and arsenal, and some funding too.
We have enough for both
I hope everyone understands that this was the intent behind the attack. Hamas is a proxy of Iran. They would never do anything of this scale without arms, coordination, and specific direction from Tehran. Tehran is Moscow’s partner, and is undoubtedly working in coordination with them, and perhaps even directly at their behest. This is a diversionary maneuver.
Israel does not need military aid, just forbearance while they clean out the shit.
It will be tied to aid for Israel so it won’t be stopped
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**From The Telegraph:**
Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday could not guarantee Western backing for Ukraine after Hamas’ brutal terrorist attack on Israel.
The Ukrainian president arrived in Brussels unannounced on his first visit to Nato’s headquarters to shore up support for Kyiv amid fears weapons deliveries would dwindle as the conflict in the Middle East continues.
“We need air defence, artillery and ammunition,” Mr Zelensky said as he arrived at a meeting of Nato defence ministers. “We need to push Russia out of our land.”
Jens Stoltenberg, Nato’s secretary general, sought to reassure the war-time leader at the start of the two-day meeting, insisting: “Your fight is our fight, your security is our security, and your values are our values.”
But when later asked whether Kyiv was concerned Western support could be diverted to Israel, the Ukrainian president said: “Of course, everybody’s afraid.”
“Who knows how it will be,” he added. “I think nobody knows.”
Earlier he warned a shift in aid priorities would have “consequences” for Ukraine and the West.
Following the terror attack on Israel over the weekend, the US announced it would rush ammunition and air defence systems to bolster its fight against Hamas.
Washington has insisted it has sufficient resources to support both Israel and Ukraine in the defence of their territories.
**More here:** https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/10/11/ukraine-zelensky-western-aid-diverted-israel-fight-hamas/
Unless everyone in the Middle-East declares war, Isreal should be able to handle the baby beheaders on their own.
i support ukraine and isreal, but isreal doesnt need this aid. ukraine does.
Critical difference:
Israel does *not* need military hardware.
Israel is armed to the fucking teeth. They have F-35s, one of the best air defense systems in the world, a hugeass military, and fucking *nukes*.
That said, I do think it’s critical we not forget about Ukraine. Their fight is far harder.
100% money sent to Palestine will end up in the hands of hamas
Sad that the US will send Israel military aid on a minutes notice even though they are one of the most capable militaries but drag their feet for Ukraine. What Israel has dealt with over the past couple days is what Ukraine has dealt with daily for almost 2 years straight.
Since when is The Telegraph mind reader? What a bunch of BS.
Good. We should fully withdraw from Europe and NATO.
The European continent filled with Anti-American culture/sentiment and protectionist policies against our industries, why should a single American taxpayers money be spent in Ukraine?
I wouldn’t care if Russia conquered Europe. Screw the Europeans. If Europeans can’t be civilized and still can’t solve not having a war AGAIN in their backyard, Europe is useless as allies.
Meanwhile Israel is an actual ally in the Middle East.
I hope that from a moral perspective that the Ukrainian struggle against their aggressor can be kept thoroughly separated from the Israel / Palestine conflict.
Should be a llright, israel got a massive army and arsenal, and some funding too.
We have enough for both
I hope everyone understands that this was the intent behind the attack. Hamas is a proxy of Iran. They would never do anything of this scale without arms, coordination, and specific direction from Tehran. Tehran is Moscow’s partner, and is undoubtedly working in coordination with them, and perhaps even directly at their behest. This is a diversionary maneuver.
Israel does not need military aid, just forbearance while they clean out the shit.
It will be tied to aid for Israel so it won’t be stopped