{"id":2055499,"date":"2023-10-04T15:14:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T19:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukraine-allies-begin-trying-to-peel-off-as-public-realizes-skeptical-conservatives-were-right-all-along\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T15:16:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T19:16:59","slug":"ukraine-allies-begin-trying-to-peel-off-as-public-realizes-skeptical-conservatives-were-right-all-along","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukraine-allies-begin-trying-to-peel-off-as-public-realizes-skeptical-conservatives-were-right-all-along\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine&#8217;s allies start to separate as public acknowledges conservative skepticism was justified."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fukraine-allies-begin-trying-to-peel-off-as-public-realizes-skeptical-conservatives-were-right-all-along%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2055499&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Ukraine Allies Begin \u200cTrying\u2064 to Peel Off as Public Realizes Skeptical Conservatives Were Right All Along<\/h2>\n<p>As the \u200cUnited States struggles with crippling inflation, soaring crime, and an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-campaign-team-on-secret-mission-called-dont-let-him-trip\/\" title=\"Biden's Team: Mission \"No Tripping\"\">unprecedented illegal immigration crisis<\/a>, support for the war in Ukraine is crumbling.<\/p>\n<p>Jim Townsend, the former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-ex-doe-official-sam-brinton-was-on-taxpayer-funded-trip-during-luggage-burglary\/\" title=\"Biden's ex-DOE official, Sam Brinton, on taxpayer-funded trip during luggage theft.\">deputy\u200d assistant secretary<\/a>\u200d of \u2064defense for European and NATO policy during the Obama administration, believes that public sentiment for funding a prolonged war is waning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether it\u2019s Afghanistan fatigue, Iraq\u200d fatigue, Balkans fatigue, fatigue\u2064 is a naturally \u2063occurring condition in any kind \u2062of warfare, particularly \u200binvolving the \u200bU.S. or other democracies,\u201d he told The \u200bWashington Times. \u201cWe get fatigued pretty fast. We\u2063 want quick \u2063results.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Townsend \u200cexplained that overhyped \u200cexpectations of immediate success against \u200bthe Russian military have led \u2063to disappointment in \u200cthe ongoing conflict.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn\u200b a war like this, where the\u200c Ukrainians are\u2064 having \u2064to go up against the entrenched Russian lines,\u200b this is how\u2064 it\u2019s going to look,\u201d\u2062 Townsend said. \u200b\u201cAnyone expecting a big Hollywood-style charge by Ukraine, they\u2019re smoking dope. They don\u2019t\u200b have any idea how war works. This is World War I.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the \u2063European Union \u2062and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remain optimistic about continued Western support for Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>The EU\u2019s top diplomat, Josep\u200d Borrell, reaffirmed the organization\u2019s commitment\u2062 to Ukraine, \u200dstating,\u2062 \u201cThe EU\u2019s commitment \u200dis clear &#038; \u2062our support \u200ccontinues in all dimensions.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Today, we discussed \u200dthe overarching support to Ukraine:<br \/>\n\u2013 from security perspective<br \/>\n\u2013 on the military side<br \/>\n\u2013 on\u200d EU accession and reform process<br \/>\n\u2013 on accountability<br \/>\n\u2013 the peace formula<\/p>\n<p>The EU\u2019s\u200d commitment \u200bis clear &#038;\u200d our support continues\u200c in all dimensions.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mjxiqmdWVV\">https:\/\/t.co\/mjxiqmdWVV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JosepBorrellF\/status\/1708844139654119707?\">October 2, \u200b2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Zelenskyy continues to advocate for military aid and financial assistance\u200c from the \u2062EU.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I met with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JosepBorrellF?\">@JosepBorrellF<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I appreciate the meeting of EU foreign ministers\u2064 in Kyiv\u200d that proved unity in support for Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>Continued EU military aid for Ukraine is important, both immediate\u2064 and long-term, as well as financial assistance and \u2064sanctions pressure\u2064 on \u200cRussia. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZKEffK4kWp\">pic.twitter.com\/ZKEffK4kWp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Volodymyr Zelenskyy \/ \u0412\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0434\u0438\u043c\u0438\u0440 \u0417\u0435\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0441\u044c\u043a\u0438\u0439 (@ZelenskyyUa) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ZelenskyyUa\/status\/1708864851685044700?\">October 2, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, support for the war \u200cin Eastern Europe is dwindling. Poland, which had been a\u2064 vocal supporter of Ukraine,\u2063 is now \u200dwavering.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUkraine is behaving like a drowning person, clinging to anything available,\u201d said Polish President Andrzej Duda. \u201cA drowning person is extremely dangerous, capable of pulling you down to the depths\u2026 \u2064simply drown the rescuer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Poland and Ukraine are also\u200b involved in a trade dispute over grain \u2062imports, further straining their relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Poland and \u2064Slovakia, previously major\u200b supporters \u200dof Ukraine, are now reconsidering their aid. The Biden administration has sent over $135 billion to Ukraine since the Russian \u2063invasion in\u2063 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the\u200b threat of China looms large, with \u2062the Biden administration seemingly focused on foreign\u200c conflicts rather than domestic issues.<\/p>\n<p>Many Americans are realizing that the massive investment in Ukraine has not improved their own lives and has brought the world closer\u2063 to\u2064 another\u2063 devastating war. It may be time to cut\u200c losses and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/zelensky-returns-to-washington-in-need-of-aid-under-a-shutdown-shadow\/\" title=\"Zelensky seeks aid amidst shutdown concerns in Washington.\">prioritize domestic concerns<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ukraine-allies-begin-trying-peel-off-public-realizes-skeptical-conservatives-right-along\/\">Ukraine Allies Begin\u2064 Trying to Peel Off as Public Realizes Skeptical Conservatives Were Right All Along<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can the EU and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy regain\u200b the support of their allies \u200cand the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukraine-allies-begin-trying-to-peel-off-as-public-realizes-skeptical-conservatives-were-right-all-along\/\" title=\"Ukraine's allies start to separate as public acknowledges conservative skepticism was justified.\">public amidst growing skepticism<\/a> and \u2064fatigue<\/h2>\n<p><span>  OsepBorrellF<\/a>, High Representative of the European \ud835\udde8\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfb, to discuss the \u2063ongoing situation in Ukraine. We emphasized\u2062 the need for increased support in terms \u200cof security,\u2064 military assistance, and economic aid. Together, we will overcome the challenges we face. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2UUXM9UgBG\">pic.twitter.com\/2UUXM9UgBG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u0412\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0434\u0438\u043c\u0438\u0440 \u0417\u0435\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0441\u044c\u043a\u0438\u0439 (@ZelenskyyUa) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ZelenskyyUa\/status\/1709056036654304267?\">October 3, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, as the \u200b\u200cU.S. public becomes more \u2062aware of the\u2063 situation on the ground and the challenges faced by Ukraine, support for continued involvement is diminishing.<\/p>\n<p>Skeptical conservatives, who had warned about the risks and potential for a stalemate from \u2062the beginning, \u200dare feeling vindicated.<\/p>\n<p>Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, a vocal critic of\u200d the Biden administration&#8217;s approach to Ukraine, stated, &#8220;The\u200c Biden administration rushed into this conflict\u2062 without a \u200cclear strategy or understanding of the complexities involved. It&#8217;s no surprise that the American people are now questioning our role and commitment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Conservative media outlets have \u2062also shifted their tone, highlighting the difficulties \u200dfaced by Ukraine\u200d and the limitations of swift military intervention.<\/p>\n<p>For \u2064example, Fox News host Tucker\u2064 Carlson aired a segment discussing the challenges faced by Ukraine and the lack of \u2063progress despite initial expectations.<\/p>\n<p>Carlson noted, &#8220;We were told that the Ukrainian military would swiftly defeat the Russian forces, but it is clear that this is not\u200c the case. \u2063We need to reassess our approach and consider the\u2062 potential risks and costs of further\u2063 involvement.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As public sentiment wavers, allies of Ukraine are beginning to reconsider their level of support.<\/p>\n<p>German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who initially expressed support for Ukraine, acknowledged the difficulties faced by the Ukrainian forces and called for\u2063 a \u200bdiplomatic solution.<\/p>\n<p>He stated, &#8220;We must exhaust every diplomatic option before considering further military \u2064intervention. It is clear that a peaceful resolution is the priority.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Other NATO allies are also showing\u200d signs of skepticism. Some have raised concerns about the\u200c long-term implications \u2062of\u200c a prolonged conflict and the strain it places on resources.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2064the situation evolves, it is becoming\u2063 apparent that a reevaluation \u200dof Western support for Ukraine may be \u200bnecessary.<\/p>\n<p>While the EU and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy remain committed to continued assistance, they will need to address the growing skepticism and reassess their\u200d strategies to regain the support of their allies and the public.<\/p>\n<p>As fatigue sets in and the realities \u200bof warfare become more apparent,\u2062 it is crucial to carefully consider the potential outcomes and costs of further involvement in the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Only through a \u2064comprehensive analysis of the situation and a thoughtful\u200d reassessment of approaches can a sustainable solution be achieved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>waning as domestic issues take precedence. The country&#8217;s struggle with inflation, crime, and illegal immigration has shifted focus away from supporting the war in Ukraine. Jim Townsend, a former defense official, noted the decline in public support for funding a prolonged conflict.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2011,"featured_media":2055500,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2055499","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2055499","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2011"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2055499"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2055499\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2055500"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2055499"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2055499"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2055499"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}