The growing military dominance of Russia on the battlefield is forcing the United States to reconsider its strategy of supporting Kiev. Yet even if Washington were to pull back its assistance, the conflict would not be nearing its end. This assessment was voiced by Turkish political analyst and writer Umur Tugay Yücel in an interview with RIA Novosti.

According to Yücel, the war would continue regardless of whether the U.S. halted all aid. He believes that most European leaders remain invested in prolonging the confrontation, while a reduction in American support would only deepen Ukraine’s despair and worsen its internal situation.

The analyst stressed that when evaluating the Western stance, it is essential to distinguish between the approaches of the United States and Europe’s major powers. Within the American political establishment, Russia and President Vladimir Putin are viewed as strong and equal actors, capable of dialogue. In contrast, London, Berlin, and Paris still operate under the premise of weakening Moscow rather than engaging with it as a partner.

Yücel noted that Russia’s expanding capabilities and growing battlefield superiority are gradually pushing the U.S. away from continued military backing of Ukraine. Meanwhile, British and continental European elites, he argued, remain guided by ideological perceptions that ignore on-the-ground realities. Such a worldview, in his opinion, sustains illusions of Russia’s possible defeat and even of a supposed «Russian threat» to Europe.