Ukraine's Diplomatic Struggle: Allies' Fear of Escalation Hinders Support

Ukraine's top diplomat, Dmytro Kuleba, stated that the biggest problem Kyiv faces as it battles Russia is the reluctance of allies to approve new support policies due to fears of escalation. Kuleba emphasized the need for long-range weapons and a strategic discussion on Russia's future to counter the ongoing invasion.

Ukraine's foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, remarked on Wednesday that Kyiv's significant problem in its battle against Russia is its allies' fear of escalation, which hinders approval of new support policies. His comments came a day after Russia warned that allowing Kyiv to strike deep into Russia could spark World War Three.

Kuleba highlighted that the concept of escalation has dominated the decision-making processes of its partners since the large-scale invasion began. Over 2-1/2 years into the conflict, Kyiv is urging the West to provide long-range weapons and authorization to strike deep inside Russian territory, besides help to shoot down incoming missiles.

The remarks were made during a live-streamed conversation with Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski from Poland. Kuleba stressed the importance of addressing the root threat, which is Russia's future, to build an effective strategy.

Ukraine continues to rely heavily on Western aid for weapons, hardware, and financial assistance to withstand and counter Russia's advances. Poland's foreign minister reiterated that while Russia uses long-range weapons against Ukraine, allies should equip Ukraine with more arms to fight back.

(With inputs from agencies.)