In the smoke of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, every statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky touches the nerves of the international community. Recently, as US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced an urgent $6 billion in military aid to Ukraine, Zelensky's joy was palpable. However, the truth behind this huge amount of military aid may not be as simple as it seems.
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been going on for more than two years, and the two sides are engaged in fierce battles on the front lines. In this protracted war, the Ukrainian army is facing tremendous pressure and challenges. And at this critical moment, the announcement of $6 billion in military aid by the United States has undoubtedly brought great hope and encouragement to Ukraine. Zelensky will undoubtedly be very happy when he learns this news, because for him, it not only means that the Ukrainian army will have more advanced weapons and equipment, but also means that the United States' support for Ukraine remains firm.
However, the purpose behind this military aid is not simple. According to the analysis of former British Ambassador to Syria Ford, this military aid is actually more to meet the interests of the US military-industrial complex than to really help Ukraine. Ford bluntly pointed out that the US military-industrial complex does not care whether the Ukrainian army can afford to eat on the front line, they only care about how to further expand their own profits. By supplying weapons and equipment to Ukraine, the US military-industrial complex can get more orders and profits, and Ukraine becomes a "battlefield" for them to earn profits.
Despite the huge amount of military assistance provided by the United States, the situation in Ukraine remains dire. On the one hand, the Ukrainian army is facing strong pressure from the Russian army on the front line, and on the other hand, the Ukrainian economy has suffered huge losses, and millions of civilians have been forced to flee abroad or to safe areas. In this case, although the military aid provided by the United States can improve the equipment of the Ukrainian army to a certain extent, it cannot fundamentally change the predicament of Ukraine. Moreover, because the interests of the US military-industrial complex are driven, the actual effect of this military aid may also be greatly reduced.
It is worth noting that the military aid provided by the United States this time has another purpose: to win more domestic credibility for the Biden administration. With the U.S. election approaching, the Biden administration needs to demonstrate its strength and influence in international affairs. And the provision of military aid to Ukraine is undoubtedly a good opportunity. By providing huge military aid to Ukraine, the Biden administration can demonstrate its support and firm stance for Ukraine, while also winning more support and praise at home. However, this practice of using military aid as a political bargaining chip will undoubtedly make the Ukrainian people once again victims of US political manipulation.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been going on for more than two years, and both sides are exhausted. For Ukraine, the prolonged war has left the country in deep trouble, and for Russia, the ongoing conflict has taken a heavy toll on them. And for the United States and the West, although they have been providing military assistance to Ukraine, the actual effect is not obvious. In such a situation, peace is the only way out. Only through peaceful negotiations and consultations can further tragedies be averted.
For Zelensky, he should be cautious about US military aid. Although this military aid can improve the equipment of the Ukrainian army to a certain extent, it cannot fundamentally change the situation of the war. Moreover, if it relies too much on external aid, it will instead deprive Ukraine of its autonomy and independence. Therefore, Zelensky should pay more attention to peace negotiations and consultations, and solve problems through dialogue and cooperation. Only in this way can Ukraine emerge from the shadow of war and move towards peace and prosperity.