“Putin believes that neither the United States nor Europe can or will provide Ukraine with sufficient, long-term support,” he said.
Masala added that resistance to more aid to kyiv is gradually growing.
Earlier, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba admitted that the authorities sense the West’s reluctance to provide support to the country.
The diplomat noted that the statements of the Ukrainian partners do not coincide with their actions. In his view, the West is gradually returning to business as usual as the conflict drags on.
