Great political game: why Biden is ready to make concessions to Republicans to help Ukraine

US President Joe Biden is not ready to allow a harsh and abrupt defeat for Russia. But the defeat of Ukraine is also absolutely unprofitable for him.

About this Channel 24 said Alexei Melnik, co-director of foreign policy and international security programs at the Razumkov Center, noting that during the first 20 months of a full-scale war, US policy was somewhat uncertain about Russia's abrupt defeat.

Why Biden doesn’t want a dramatic defeat for Russia

As Melnik emphasized, the United States is ready to support Ukraine. But they do not dare to provide a sufficient amount of weapons that would help the Ukrainian Armed Forces quickly and powerfully defeat the invaders on the battlefield.

A sharp and convincing defeat of Russia on the battlefield could lead to the collapse of Russia and destabilization. And the threat to China now looks like a priority for the White House. Also, a serious weakening of Russia, at least according to Biden's advisers, would be disadvantageous to US national interests. – Melnik said.

At the same time, the United States cannot allow Ukraine to be defeated. After all, then it will be another defeat for the United States. Therefore, Biden is now ready to make concessions on the migration issue so that Congress will finally accept military aid for Ukraine for 2024.

Now There is a big political game going on there. The Biden administration fears a Russian defeat that could threaten disintegration. But they no less want to allow Ukraine to be defeated. Because the defeat of Ukraine is another defeat for the United States. This is the last thing Biden needs at this stage, when America has essentially already entered the election campaign,” Melnyk noted.

Military assistance for Ukraine: briefly

• British Defense Minister Grant Shapps emphasized that Ukraine must be provided with everything necessary for victory. The West cannot allow Russia to win.
• Speaker of the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Yuriy Ignat commented on the information that Ukraine will receive the first F-16s by the end of 2023. This is not what we are talking about. The allies are just preparing the planes for transfer.
• Adviser to the head of the Presidential Office Mikhail Podolyak emphasized that Ukraine will definitely receive military assistance from the United States for 2024. They understand perfectly well why the Armed Forces need to be supported.