Ukraine war: Russian air strikes reported across the country
BBC NewsFeb 03
Russia Advances as Ukraine Makes 'Tough Decisions' on Ammunition
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The Facts
Amid floundering Western military aid, Ukraine is being forced to limit its use of artillery and ammunition — leading to renewed Russian advances in recent days.
Speaking to reporters before the US Senate voted on a spending package that included $60B of military aid to Ukraine on Tuesday, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that Ukrainian commanders "are making some pretty dang tough decisions about what they're going to expend and how they’re going to operate with what they have," if more aid isn't soon coming their way.
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
These are now desperate times for Ukraine. Without additional US funding, Ukrainian soldiers may be left without missile defense rockets or basic ammunition to stave off Russian Pres. Putin's invasion. While Ukraine has successfully defended itself for two years, unless more funds are approved, the frontline situation might quickly erode. The US and Ukraine will then have to grapple with the real prospect of Russia winning this war. Congress needs to act immediately if this future is to be avoided.
Pro-Russia narrative
Aside from the avoidable loss of Ukrainian territory and men throughout this conflict, Ukraine's counteroffensive has failed and it 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 and now that these weapons are running dry, it must accept the reality that Russia will never cease its defense of the Donbas or Crimea.
