US Support for Ukraine Wavers as Europe's Role Becomes Crucial

The unwavering support for Ukraine from the United States and other allies may be starting to waver as Congress haggles over funding for the war and a pro-Russian political party wins in recent parliamentary elections. Experts suggest that fatigue from the ongoing conflict and other domestic concerns may be causing support to diminish. Russia is betting on Western support fading, but allowing Russia to win the war could have broader implications for the international order. While the short-term impact of funding delays may be minimal, there are concerns about partisan infighting in Congress and the potential for Ukraine to become a wedge issue. Some NATO allies, such as Slovakia, are also starting to hedge their bets and normalize relations with Russia. The war in Ukraine is expected to continue, with the possibility of it becoming a frozen conflict if strategic gains are not secured soon.