Title: Mölling: Future Aid to Ukraine from the USA Lookin' Grim, Joe
In the run-up to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selensky's talks in Washington, security expert Christian Mölling has cast a pessimistic outlook on the chances of future support for Ukraine's defense against Russia. Dropping some knowledge in the stern podcast "Ukraine - the situation," Mölling said plain as day, "It ain't lookin' too hopeful right now." He wasn't just talkin' 'bout the rocky situation in the US Congress over further funds for Ukraine either; Mölling was referring to the Republicans threatenin' to hold those funds ransom over migration policy reforms.
Mölling, the Research Director of the German Council on Foreign Relations, predicted that Joe Biden would have to shell out some concessions to keep his domestic political foes in check. "Biden's gonna hafta pay a price for this," Mölling spelled it out. And what a price it is - try bein' accused of further supportin' Ukraine during the election campaign while simultaneously sidlin' around the ol' US Congress by bypassin' 'em. "Domestic policy trumps foreign and security policy every single time," Mölling lamented. "That's just the nature of democracy."
So what's a fella to do, Biden? "I think he should do it," Mölling advised, recommendin' Biden shed a few tears and compromise with those Congress critters, even if it's a tough row to hoe.
Mölling also sounded the alarm for Europeans, tellin' 'em not to get too comfortable if US aid continues rollin' in. "Then the Europeans will be lazybones again," Mölling predicted if an agreement is reached in the US Congress. He warns that US aid is a temporary solution, "It will all end someday," he emphasized. However, even after nearly two years of war, countries like Germany are completely underprepared for what's to come.
"Muddling through is the new status quo in all areas," Mölling criticized, not pullin' any punches. He also took aim at the European Union for its struggle to act unified if one member state, such as Victor Orban of Hungary, refuses to play ball.
Extra Credit:
- Congressional Stalemate: While it's unclear whether Biden will meet the demands of Republican Congress members, the stalemate is causing concern in European capitals. The US has a history of pulling the plug on foreign aid, which in turn could have serious consequences for Ukraine's effort to stop Russian aggression.
- Shared Responsibility: Mölling argues that Europeans need to shoulder more of the burden and not rely too heavily on US aid. By stepping up their game, European nations can demonstrate their commitment to Ukraine's security and show that the passiveness in the past was not a sign of indifference but rather a missed opportunity.
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