U.S. and European Officials Begin Quiet Discussions to End of the War in Ukraine

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent

(Worthy News) – U.S. and European authorities have begun discreet discussions with the Ukrainian government to explore potential terms for peace negotiations with Russia aimed at resolving the war in Ukraine, NBC News reported.

The talks, which was described as delicate, began last month within the context of a gathering that involved representatives from over 50 nations, including NATO members, that support Ukraine, reported NBC News.

STALEMATE IN UKRAINE

These discussions reflect the evolving military and political landscape in Ukraine as U.S. and European officials grapple with concerns over the war’s apparent stalemate and the challenges of sustaining military aid to Ukraine.

Furthermore, the Biden administration is concerned about Ukraine’s dwindling forces, in contrast to Russia’s seemingly endless supply of troops.

This is compounded by Ukraine’s recruitment difficulties and recent public protests related to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s open-ended conscription demands.

“Manpower is at the top of the administration’s concerns right now,” one official told NBC News. According to the official, the United States and its allies have the capability to supply Ukraine with weapons, “but if they don’t have competent forces to use them, it doesn’t do a lot of good.”

MILITARY FUNDING IS DRYING UP

Since the onset of the war, the U.S. government has sent more than $75 billion in humanitarian, financial, and military aid to Ukraine.

According to the Pentagon, the Biden administration has allocated $43.9 billion in military aid to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in February 2022. However, officials are concerned that there is approximately only $5 billion remaining before the funds are exhausted.

Last month, President Joe Biden requested $61.4 billion in additional aid for Ukraine. However, the newly elected Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson (R-La), held off funding Ukraine and tied those funds to protecting the U.S. border.

Johnson stated at a press conference on Thursday that Ukraine aid will be addressed in the near future, with a connection made to the challenge of implementing more stringent border security measures.

“If we’re going to take care of a border in Ukraine, we need to take care of America’s border as well,” Johnson stated.

If the legislation passes the House, it may face more significant difficulties in gaining approval in the Democratic-controlled Senate.

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