Ex-NATO Commander Warns of Ukraine Defeat: ‘We Must Act Now’

A former NATO commander, Philip Breedlove, has issued a stark warning about the potential for a Ukrainian defeat in the ongoing war with Russia. Breedlove, who served as NATO’s supreme allied commander from 2013 to 2016, believes the outcome of the conflict hinges on the US’s commitment to providing military aid. He argues that current restrictions on supplying long-range missiles hinder Ukraine’s ability to launch offensives against Russian forces, potentially leading to a Ukrainian loss. Breedlove urges the US to reconsider its cautious approach and provide the necessary resources for Ukraine to achieve victory. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has echoed these calls, demanding the US lift restrictions on the use of long-range missiles. He believes that Russia’s threats are more bark than bite and that a stronger Ukrainian military can force a favorable outcome in the war.