"Bans are huge": US and Ukraine create a new strategy of war in 2024 - NYT

American officials are afraid that in 2024 he could repeat in 1916 of the First World War. However, they are ready to work together with Ukrainians in the new year. On December 11, a group of journalists of The New York Times investigated the process of creating a new strategy for the Russian-Ukrainian War, which the US and Ukraine military and Ukraine work. They noted that the vision of this strategy is different in Ukrainian and American government officials and military.

The differences in the vision of a new stage of war are referred to in the article on the portal of the publication. The authors described the current state of hostilities, indicating that the Armed Forces did not succeed in the liberation of the territories occupied by Russia. In addition, there is a threat that in 2024 the military support of Ukraine will decrease somewhat. In view of this, US government officials propose to focus on defense.

They are afraid of losing in the war with Russia, emphasizing that "rates are huge. " They do not agree with their opinion, who are ready to bring "very bold" plans. The article reminded that Kiev should come to the "three -star American general", which will join the new strategy of war on the spot. It will work on it for another month - until January 2024. After that, the basic concepts work out during military exercises in Visbaden in Germany, journalists write.

The US strategy is a "conservative", which will be focused on defense of territories. It will be necessary to dug hard, "continuing supply and strength throughout the year. " The Ukrainian authorities have "unrealistic expectations", writing journalists with reference to Western officials. In particular, they do not seem to be aware that the US will really be unable to provide military assistance to the previous volume.

In addition, there are simply no millions of shells in the world that are needed for the Russo-Ukrainian War. Therefore, Americans suggest that Ukraine has focused on building defense fortifications and strengthening its own armed potential. Then it is hoped that in 2025 Russia will begin to take into account and will be ready for negotiations. The strategy of Ukraine is more active. In particular, I would like to increase attacks from the ground, as well as from the air using long -range missiles.

To do this, indicate successful blows in the Crimea, in warehouses, on military bases of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Ukrainian military "looking for creative ways to withdraw Russia from equilibrium. " Journalists did not get details of the Armed Forces plans. They only quoted a high rank military: he called them "very bold. " Meanwhile, Americans point out that Russian President Vladimir Putin is unfounded that Ukraine will continue to receive less assistance from the event.

According to the Russian, "if the ammunition provided by NATO will end in Ukraine, Russia will win in a few days. " In the United States, if they listen to them, we can expect "for 1916, the most fragile year of the First World War": many people were killed, and changes on the front line were minimal. It should be noted that in December several articles appeared in the Western media, which analyzed 2023 and made forecasts for 2024.

Most articles indicated that 2024 should be used to strengthen defense. The Hill indicates that the new year will have to pause, and in 2025 - to step. Experts of The Wall Street Journal expressed a similar opinion: they emphasized that the Armed Forces should be restored and only then to begin a counter -offensive.