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Despite extensive Western weapon supplies, Ukraine still needs more, indicating a proxy conflict where Ukraine provides manpower for a de facto NATO operation. This is driven by NATO's fear of a Russian victory and its impact on the alliance's survival. The US State Department described Ukraine as endemically corrupt and lawless in 2019, citing unlawful killings, torture, judicial issues, and restrictions on freedoms.
Ukraine's military progress is insignificant, with heavy losses in the counteroffensive. Western media downplays these losses as Ukrainian soldiers face brutal conditions with outdated equipment and no air support. Some NATO allies are providing old, sometimes lethal, equipment to Ukraine in exchange for replacements, benefiting the military-industrial complex.
Ukraine has paid contractors hundreds of millions for undelivered weapons, and some donated arms are only fit for scrap. The US has committed over $40 billion in military aid, yet much of Ukraine's arsenal is under repair. Small arms proliferation poses a significant risk, potentially leading to long-term instability. Weapons supplied by NATO are allegedly being used to target civilian populations in Donbas, Lugansk, and Belgrade.