The administration of President Joe Biden insisted that the Ukrainian authorities go on the offensive and warned of the possibility of a reduction in military aid from European countries. This was reported by the American newspaper Politico, citing sources.
“As the fighting (in Ukraine) continues, on both sides of the Atlantic, there is a fear that Russia is stabilizing the situation and Ukraine may be defeated in several areas in the east and south, and arms transfers from the West will slow down,” he noted. in the material cited by other media. The U.S. believes Ukraine’s defenses are close to reaching a critical juncture as Russia begins its long-awaited offensive.” “The Biden administration has urgently asked the administration of President Volodymyr Zelensky to consolidate gains and possibly launch its own counteroffensive.” says in the post.
The White House, according to a number of officials, has also told Zelensky’s aides to prepare for an offensive operation now that military aid from Washington and Europe is flowing freely, as there are concerns that support from Ukraine’s European allies could be limited. In Washington, aid to Ukraine remains largely bipartisan, but some in the (US) administration fear that sending more aid to Kiev could be blocked by growing opposition from the Republican-controlled House of Representatives
