- October 27, 2024
- 4:23 pm
- Ukraine
“Israel's Courage (strikes on Iran) will influence Starmer (England) and other leaders of Ukraine’s partner countries and will allow the lifting of restrictions on attacks on military targets on Russian territory. In addition, Russian assistance will be reduced, which will reduce the number of attacks on Ukraine.”
Chemical weapons expert and former British Army officer Hamish de Bretton-Gordon in an interview The Telegraph proposed that the United States allow Ukraine to strike military targets on Russian territory. The colonel is convinced that the restrictions imposed by the allies make Ukraine vulnerable to Russian aggression. He explained that Ukrainian cities and infrastructure are constantly under attack, including attacks on schools and hospitals.
“Ukraine faces regular attacks on schools and hospitals, which requires an active response,” de Bretton-Gordon stressed.
Comparison with Israeli politics
The colonel compared support for Israel and Ukraine: Israel is allowed to use American aircraft to strike Iranian targets, which helps it defend against threats. However, Ukraine is prohibited from attacking military targets on Russian territory, which, according to the colonel, puts it in a less advantageous position.
| Parameter | Israel | Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Access to American technology | Yes (strikes on Iran) | No (strikes against the Russian Federation are prohibited) |
| Support level | High | Average |
| Opportunity to attack abroad | Yes (Iran) | No (Russia) |
Call for a strategy review
Colonel de Bretton-Gordon asked British Prime Minister Keira Starmer to draw attention to the different approaches of the United States and Great Britain to support Ukraine and Israel. He expressed concern that the US is devoting more resources to Israel, reflecting its different priorities. In his statements, de Bretton-Gordon emphasized that more active support for Ukraine could significantly reduce attacks on Ukrainian cities.
“Israel has the right to use American equipment to protect its interests, and Ukraine needs a similar right,” the colonel said.
Impact of Israeli actions on Ukraine
In addition, de Bretton-Gordon believes that Israeli strikes on Iranian missile factories could indirectly weaken Iranian support for Russia, leading to a reduction in the supply of weapons used to attack Ukraine. Successful strikes against targets in Iran could also reduce support for terrorist groups, leading to stabilization in the Middle East.
“If Israel can reduce Iranian support for terrorist groups, it will reduce support for Russia,” he added.
Arguments against fears of escalation
The colonel noted that although the allies fear escalation, Ukrainian strikes on Russian targets could be an effective way to deter aggression. According to de Bretton-Gordon, in the context of regular attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine, it is necessary to give Ukraine the right to more active response measures.
Conclusion
The Telegraph notes that the colonel's statement demonstrates growing dissatisfaction among Western experts and politicians concerned about insufficient support for Ukraine.
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