Double problems: What are the difficulties in the West with the supply of weapons of Ukraine

In the United States, the volumes of assistance to Ukraine are arguing, the pro -Russian government came to power in Slovakia, and Hungary has pursued a policy of rapprochement with the Russian Federation. In addition, there are lacking ammunition in the West, writing journalists. A European Council meeting was held in Europe to try to achieve unanimity in support of Ukraine in the war against the Russian Federation. About it reports Breaking Defense.

The final document of the meetings was marked by the statement that Ukraine is and will be a priority in help. It is stated that Kiev will support as much as needed. This applies to economic, diplomatic, humanitarian and military issues. However, the publication states that it is difficult to ignore the position of Hungary and Slovakia. Bratislava promised to stop military assistance to Ukraine and to abolish any further sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Hungary, which is similar to the Russian ally with its statements, is the same game. The situation in the United States through domestic policy is just as difficult. The newly elected speaker of the House of Representatives has already stated that assistance to Ukraine and Israel will not be considered in one package. Joe Biden invited more than $ 60 billion to Kiev. For President Vladimir Zelensky, this is all part of the headache because he tries to maintain the current level of assistance.

However, the policy of the USA, Hungary and Slovakia is not the only problem. Arsenals of European armies are becoming smaller. "We give Ukraine weapons, it is wonderful, and ammunition, but not from full warehouses. We have started to distribute half filled or lower warehouses in Europe. And these shops are now over," said the Admiral Navy of the Netherlands Rob Bauer. In the West, they try to increase the production of ammunition, but it takes time.

Manufacturers, for their part, want to guarantee that investments in expansion will not be in vain and demand for ammunition or other weapons will be. There are currently no weapons in the United States, the production of which would be faster than the demand for it. "Economy" exactly in time, enough "that we have created together in the last 30 years does not approach the realities of the modern war," Bauer continued.