Washington, D.C. – November 2024 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stark warning, stating that Ukraine will lose its fight against Russia if the United States were to stop its military aid. In an exclusive interview with Fox News, Zelensky emphasized the crucial role of U.S. support, saying that without it, Ukraine’s efforts to survive and prevail in the war would be severely compromised.
“If they stop the aid, I think we will lose. We will fight on. We have our own production, but it’s not enough to gain an advantage. And I think it’s not enough to survive,” Zelensky told Fox.
This statement comes as U.S. President Joe Biden has authorized the provision of landmines to Ukraine, a decision that has garnered both support and concern. The move aims to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses against Russia’s ongoing advances. According to Washington Post sources, the landmines are designed to self-destruct or lose their charge over time, reducing the risk to civilians. However, Ukraine has pledged not to deploy them in densely populated areas.
Zelensky’s Plea for Continued U.S. Support
While U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has expressed skepticism about the billions of dollars in military aid sent to Ukraine since the Russian invasion in 2022, Zelensky remains firm in his belief that continued American support is vital. Trump has repeatedly promised to end the war but has not elaborated on how he intends to achieve this.
Zelensky underscored the importance of unity between Ukraine and the U.S., stating that Trump could potentially leverage his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring the war to an end. He argued that Putin might be willing to end the war, but only if the U.S. maintains its strong stance.
“Putin might be ready to end this war, but he depends more on the U.S. than he does on anything else. Putin is weaker than America,” Zelensky said.
Biden’s Authorization of Landmines
In a significant shift in military aid, President Joe Biden has authorized the delivery of landmines to Ukraine. This decision follows an earlier authorization for Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike Russian territory. The landmines, according to U.S. officials, are designed to be self-destructive or to lose their charge, thereby reducing the risk to civilians once the conflict ends. Ukraine has assured the U.S. that the mines will not be deployed in areas with dense civilian populations.
TASS, a Russian news agency, confirmed that the Pentagon has acknowledged the U.S. authorization of anti-personnel mines for Ukraine. The move is part of an ongoing effort to support Ukraine’s resistance to Russian military advances, which have continued despite international sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
