Russian envoy predicts conflict outcome that weakens US
RTMar 03
Pentagon Chief: Ukraine's Survival in Danger
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The Facts
At a time when US funding for Ukraine has essentially dried up, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday that Ukraine's survival is at risk.
Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Germany, Lloyd said: "Today, Ukraine's survival is in danger and America's security is at risk. I leave here today fully determined to keep US security assistance and ammunition flowing. And that's a matter of survival and sovereignty for Ukraine and it's a matter of honor and security for America."
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
While the situation may feel distant to politicians and spectators in the West, that's not the case for those facing the brunt of Russian attacks. Without ammunition and artillery, Ukraine is being left almost defenseless and it's imperative that this situation is rectified urgently if Ukraine is to stand any chance.
Pro-Russia narrative
Aside from the avoidable loss of Ukrainian territory and men throughout this conflict, Ukraine's counteroffensive has failed and Kyiv is now losing the war. More money for arms will simply bring about more death and destruction. Ukraine would never have fought this war against Russia without US and EU weapons. Now that these weapons are running dry, Ukraine must accept the reality that Russia will never cease its defense of the Donbas or Crimea.
