Comment by bl1y on 25/08/2023 at 18:11 UTC

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All we have to do is supply them with ammunition

To accomplish what? That's probably what's fueled the decline in support.

Early on, weapons were being used to prevent Russia from conquering the country and it was clear how that was helping.

Now, the war is largely in a stalemate. Russia isn't able to advance, and Ukraine has struggled to retake territory. More weapons don't appear that they'll necessarily lead to a more productive counter-offensive, and lowering support doesn't appear that it'll *now* lead to Russia being able to expand their control.

Your characterization is also about a year out of date. Javelins are great at preventing the advance of Russian armor. But that's not happening now. Ukraine is trying to retake territory, and Javelins aren't particularly useful in that role.

What Ukraine needs now are things like tanks, HIMARs, and most importantly, F-16s.

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