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The Financial Times: As global attention shifts to the Israel-Hamas conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his administration fear waning Western support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. During his recent visit to NATO headquarters, Zelenskyy found that Western leaders were more focused on the Middle East crisis, causing concerns in Ukraine about whether international allies have the bandwidth to concentrate on two major conflicts simultaneously. Zelenskyy had hoped to visit Israel to show solidarity, but was told “now is not the time,” intensifying concerns in Ukraine that they are being sidelined.
The shifting attention is also reflected in the EU’s agenda, where for the first time since February 2022, Ukraine is not the first item for discussion among foreign ministers. Ukraine is in need of long-term support from allies to sustain its fight against Russia, and there are concerns that the Israel-Hamas conflict could strain resources and political attention, leaving Ukraine marginalized. Despite assurances from U.S. President Joe Biden that both Ukraine and Israel will receive security packages, anxieties remain high in Ukraine.
Ukrainian officials warn that diminishing focus and support could have serious implications, not just for Ukraine but for the norms of international behavior.
The entire article can be read at the link https://www.ft.com/content/d6145249-6589-45dd-bf8f-7ba7f3cb664b
