Australian Strategic Policy Institute's Malcolm Davis says the United States is conscious of the fact that Russia is trying to create an “artificial pause” on the conflict in Ukraine to allow for a rebuilding of its forces.
“The last thing the Americans and the Ukrainians want is for the Russians to suddenly turn the tide and gain the initiative,” Mr Davis said.
“The US has to assist Ukraine now with longer range strike capabilities in order to forestall that possibility suddenly the Russians could snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.”