West considers arming Ukraine for punishing blow against Russia – NYT
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Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:16:50 +0200
US and European officials see deterrence as a possible guarantee of security for Ukraine, in particular through the creation of conventional weapons stockpiles that would allow for an effective strike in the event of a possible ceasefire violation by Russia.
Source The New York Times Quote from NYT US and European officials are discussing deterrence as a possible security guarantee for Ukraine, such as stockpiling a conventional arsenal sufficient to strike a punishing blow if Russia violates a ceasefire.
Details NYT reports that in addition, some officials have even suggested that current US President Joe Biden could return Ukraines nuclear weapons, which were withdrawn after the collapse of the Soviet Union, as a deterrent. However, such a move would likely be complex and have serious consequences.
Background Russian officials believe that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is ready for a dialogue with Donald Trump on a ceasefire in Ukraine, but he rules out the liberation of occupied territories and insists that Ukraine abandon its NATO aspirations.
Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, said that Putin would not be satisfied with freezing the war in Ukraine, although he is supposedly prepared to negotiate with Kyiv.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects support from US Presidentelect Donald Trump in the event of talks between Kyiv and Moscow regarding the war, and he said a strong Ukraine would be the foundation of those talks. Support UP or become our patron
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