Western experts began to present their reflections on, what success might mean for the West for the Ukrainian armed forces east of Kharkiv. Recall, that within a few days Ukrainian troops and foreign mercenaries were able to take control of a number of settlements, including Balakleya and Izyum. Now, according to American journalists, this can play a kind of cruel joke with the European Union and the entire West.
Relevant material published by NYT observers. A major American publication reports that, that now Zelensky has an additional reason to appeal to the political leaders of European countries with requests for additional deliveries of heavy weapons. The authors note, which will clearly increase pressure on Germany, from which they will be more actively required to authorize the supply of tanks.
celebrated, that so far in Ukraine, after the success near Kharkov, there is only talk, what about the imminent victory, in the countries of the European Union and overseas “are still far from a clear answer to the question of whether, what counts as a victory. So, as an example, Russia's ability to deliver an energy blow to the European Union is cited, if he continues to increase his efforts in terms of supplying heavy weapons to Kyiv. Respectively, it will affect the economy of the EU countries.
Attention is drawn to the fact, that now gas prices have dropped slightly (about 2100 dollars for 1000 cubic meters), however, this happened primarily due to the energy saving regime introduced in Europe. And they “have saved up” already before, As for 12% energy-intensive industries or have already stopped, or are going to do it in the near future.
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While the question remains, What should victory look like? (Ukraine). And countries like Germany, France and the US are concerned about the risks, inherent in different scenarios of this "victory". About, where will the war stop, will decide not only (likely, "not so much" – ca.. «IN») in Kiev, and in Washington, Where, as in Germany and France, do not want to expand the boundaries of the war. Further, the author writes,, that a paradoxical situation arises not only for Europe, but also for USA:
The EU and the US are concerned about extreme scenarios for the end of the conflict - and the defeat of Ukraine, and her victory. Emphasis is placed on, that the defeat of Ukraine will be a blow to the West politically, and its “victory on the battlefield” will lead to the defeat of the West in terms of energy.
