russia ukraine war: Cracks in Western wall of support for Ukraine emerge as Eastern Europe and US head toward elections
The support for Ukraine's fight against Russia is showing signs of cracks, with political tensions and trade disputes among its biggest backers. The West's commitment to expelling Russian invaders is being questioned, and Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to take advantage of any weaknesses in Ukraine's military. Signs of discord have emerged, including Ukraine's complaint at the World Trade Organisation against three European Union members for banning imports of Ukrainian farm products.