According to a former White House official, although the United States has been aiding Ukraine, the relationship between US President Biden and Ukrainian President Zelensky is not always smooth. Because Zelensky has always complained that the assistance was not strong enough and the delivery speed was too slow, Biden privately threatened Zelensky: If he always showed no gratitude, it would be difficult for him to continue asking for money from the US Congress.
During the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Zelensky's deepest impression was that he kept asking for assistance, not only asking for assistance from the West, but also asking international organizations to pay.
If you want to say that all parties provide assistance to Ukraine, the United States is relatively powerful. At the beginning of the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, the United States approved tens of billions of dollars of aid and frequently added new aid to Ukraine. It is Ukraine's largest funder.
Ukraine has been able to withstand until now and occasionally cause certain damage to Russia's mainland, mainly because of the United States' military aid to Ukraine.
However, Zelensky always complained that the United States gave too little, so that the United States could do more. If you say it carefully, Biden may not be unhappy. But Zelensky's expression was very problematic, or in other words, his mentality was serious.
Zelensky and the entire Kiev authorities are all a gesture that the West "owes" Ukraine, including the United States. Because Kiev’s definition is also cannon fodder, Ukraine believes that it is a hero who is charging for the West and even protecting Europe from being "invaded" by Russia. The West should actively assist Ukraine. If it is not active, it is a pity that Ukraine is sorry. So Zelensky always looked confident and asked the West to be responsible for Ukraine.
In addition, Ukraine has become a "chessboard" and there is nothing to worry about. The West is now clearly using Ukraine. Since it has value, it can be priced on the ground and there is no need to be abusive to the United States. Ukrainians' lives , Ukrainians' , isn't it okay to ask the United States to pay for equipment?
Another, Zelensky needs to establish an image of a "tough guy", which is mainly for the Ukrainians to show that their leaders are neither afraid of Russia nor the United States and the West, but are a "strong" leader who can lead the Ukrainians out of their predicament.
The purpose of doing this is to consolidate its position. Zelensky is responsible for making Ukraine like this. If you suffer consecutive defeats, you also need to bear the consequences. There had been news of the mutiny of the Ukrainian army on the front line, and Zelensky was so anxious that he hurried to appease him.
This shows that Zelensky's position is indeed not very stable. He needs to send a signal to the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian army on the front line through a tough attitude - he has been fighting for Ukraine.
Zellensky's approach made the United States and European countries very embarrassed. Many politicians have previously criticized the attitude of the Kyiv authorities. Now the United States even has issued a warning to the Ukraine that it is indeed doing too much.
Biden believes that Zelensky is ignorant of politeness and does not know how to cherish the goodness of the United States to Ukraine. Even though the United States is using Ukraine, it does give Ukraine support far beyond other countries. Zelensky has been complaining that it is slapping Biden in the face.
Zellensky needs to give an explanation to the Ukrainians, and Biden also needs to give an explanation to the Americans. The United States has been promoting its support for Ukraine, but Ukraine does not appreciate it. How can Biden explain it to the Americans? What should I do if the explanation is not good?
The U.S. Republican has not supported Zelensky very much. Now Republican leader Trump even calls for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. If Zelensky still doesn't know how to politely, then Biden's threat may become true: as long as Congress does not approve it, Biden cannot approve aid to Ukraine. Once there is no US aid, what else can Zelensky fight against Russia?
From this difference between the two sides, we can see that the United States and Ukraine are just a relationship of mutual use. As time goes by, the two sides are likely to part ways and break up completely.
