Washington doubts that the counter -offensive of the Armed Forces will lead to negotiations this year - WSJ
"The slow pace of the Ukrainian counter -offensive against Russian invaders, who are in fortified positions, weakens the hope that negotiations on the completion of hostilities may be this year, and increases the threat of prolonged conflict," the publication writes. According to the media, Washington is acknowledged that Kiev has not yet performed a breakthrough in the counter -offensive, and therefore to evaluate its effectiveness too early.
Ukraine has not yet sent the majority of combat brigades, especially those who were trained in European bases. However, if this happens and does not produce results, the Americans are ready to "define the next path. " The publication adds that the long -war situation in Ukraine will be a check for the President Baiden's President Strategy, who believes that the allocation of billions of dollars for military assistance to Ukraine will help Kiev negotiate with Russia from the point of view of force.
"It can also challenge the preserved West's ability to supply a weapon that is already missing and providing political support for those who oppose the US war support," Wall Street Journal write. Journalists say that some officials have fears of whether the US and allies will continue to continue support or even expand it if the counter -offensive does not meet the stated expectations.
Focus wrote earlier that heavy fighting continues in the Bakhmut direction where the counter -offensive of the Armed Forces continues. On July 24, the Combat of the 1st MB of the 3rd Separate assault brigade with the call sign "Bot" noted that Ukrainian troops were moving in the direction of the village of Andreevka south of Bakhmut. According to him, the artillery of the enemy in this location is significantly outweighed in Ukrainian.