‘It’s Time For Diplomatic Action’ Over Ukraine?

Paresh Jadhav

9 months ago

Volodymyr Zelensky shook up Ukraine politics by winning an overwhelming majority in a snap presidential election in 2022, yet his nation now struggles under an oppressive political environment and with rising concerns regarding Western support.

An economically robust Ukraine is essential to our post-Cold War grand strategy and must remain at the center of global affairs.

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Italy’s defence minister says it’s time for diplomatic action?

Italian Minister of Defence Michele Alli recently traveled to the US, meeting a variety of officials including US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and speaking to Formiche correspondent Francesco Bechis about his trip.

He stated that Italy will honor its international obligations to Kyiv by continuing its support, adding that now was an opportune moment to take “incisive diplomatic actions alongside our aid”.

“However,” he continued, “it remains clear that all international stakeholders share an objective of full territorial integrity and recognized borders for Ukraine.

Bechis asked the government whether Rome was considering sending its fleet – comprising of an aircraft carrier, two destroyers, multi-role frigate and refueling ship – into the Pacific region for any potential security needs in that region. Guerini replied that Rome is exploring this option as part of meeting their security needs.

On Russia’s war against Ukraine, Italians reflect the views of most European citizens as reported in our June 2022 policy brief by ECFR. Most EU citizens agree with our reporting that Moscow’s invasion should come to an end as quickly as possible even if it means Ukraine losing territory? which was particularly popular in Italy. He added that he will propose that Italy renews the law allowing Italy to send supplies directly to Ukraine.

Ukraines allies are advising on fighting strategy?

The US and EU have increased their arms supplies to Ukraine. They are providing fighter jets and other weapons? including long-range cruise missiles? to Kyiv while training Ukrainian pilots to operate these aircraft. Furthermore, antiaircraft missiles, artillery pieces and tanks are being deployed as part of an offensive to liberate Ukraine’s territory from Soviet rule.

The United States and NATO allies are trying to convince Ukraine it can win this war by revamping the strategic context of its offensive operations and shifting battlefield tactics accordingly, so as to take advantage of a potential opening offered by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

After investing over $110 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since 2014, frustrations among its allies can understandably mount. Ukraine must find a balance between making demands of them while respecting individual partners? military and political requirements. In the end though, Ukraine needs to fight this war until its completion; any protracted conflict gives Russia another victory they’ve been striving for for years. Now is the time for Western leaders to seriously consider making changes quickly to shortening it so Ukraine can rebuild its economy while upholding their right of self-defense as guaranteed under UN Charter Article 171.

Ukraine’s allies are not pressured to stop the fight?

There have been increasing calls for Ukraine to abandon military efforts against Russian annexations and war crimes, suggesting a recalibration could give Putin an undeserved win while weakening US and European security for years to come. Furthermore, such an approach would send China and other autocratic challengers a message that Western resolve to defend global interests is negotiable.

Russia’s violent invasion of Ukraine has devastated large portions of its land with landmines and unexploded ordnance, leaving behind in its wake numerous civilian casualties and cutting off vital resources that millions around the world depend on for sustenance.

Ukraine must now receive the weapons it requires to face off Russia, or risk losing thousands of lives in this effort. NATO allies stand with Ukraine as it defends freedom and the rules-based international order.