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World/Foreign Affairs / Re: The Battle over East vs West (Russia vs Europe) continues in Ukraine
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Ukrainians ‘beginning to dislike’ US – Odessa University boss
Washington’s commitment to Israel’s defense has caused envy in Kiev, the Wall Street Journal has quoted the academic as saying
Ukrainians ‘beginning to dislike’ US – Odessa University boss
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There is growing disenchantment with the US among Ukrainians over its perceived lack of commitment to their defense, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing the director of the Center for International Studies at the Odessa National University.
Vladimir Dubovyk told the newspaper in an article on Monday that the swift action from the US and its NATO allies to fend off a massive Iranian missile and drone strike on Israel at the weekend stands in stark contrast to their apparent reluctance to beef up Ukraine’s air defenses amid its conflict with Russia.
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https://www.rt.com/russia/596090-yermak-us-security-israel/
Kiev demands Israel-style security guarantees
The US must defend Ukraine like it did Israel last weekend, a spokesman for President Vladimir Zelensky has said
Kiev demands Israel-style security guarantees
FILE PHOTO: Andrey Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian presidential office. © Maxym Marusenko / NurPhoto via Getty Images
Kiev wants security guarantees from its Western backers similar to the level of protection that the US provides Israel, President Vladimir Zelensky’s chief of staff, Andrey Yermak, said on Wednesday.
The Ukrainian government is negotiating a series of treaties intended to seal the country’s pro-Western alignment until it is granted full NATO membership. Officials in Kiev say the deals will secure long-term military assistance from the US and its allies, regardless of political changes that might otherwise prompt donors to cut the aid.
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