In a bombshell interview, British defense expert Glenn Grant laid out why he believes the “Axis of Evil”—a coalition of authoritarian states—has grown stronger, blaming Western leaders for their failure to take a firm stand. “Weak politicians allowed authoritarian rulers to unite and destabilize the world,” Grant told UATV, pointing fingers at Western leaders who he argues lacked the resolve to defend Ukraine early on. He insists that if the U.S. and U.K. had deployed troops to Ukraine’s frontlines in 2014, Putin wouldn’t have dared initiate the current war, knowing NATO would be ready to respond.
Grant, a former adviser to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, didn’t hold back on the internal issues that weaken Ukraine’s fight against Russia, Iran, and even North Korea, which recently joined in supporting Moscow. While many focus on Western aid, Grant insists Ukraine must streamline its military operations to make the most of it. “Ukraine needs better leadership, logistics, and honest, effective command structures,” he said, adding that inefficiency is bogging down progress. He revealed that Ukraine even has stockpiles of unused equipment instead of deploying it immediately to the front lines—a logistical flaw he called “unbelievable.”
Grant also addressed concerns that Western allies, especially the U.S., are merely looking for returns on their aid investments in Ukraine. Shutting down this speculation, he said, “The West is fully behind Ukraine; there’s no hidden agenda. If anything, the shortage of ammunition is real—it’s simply not available at the levels required to match what North Korea and Iran have amassed.”
When it comes to long-term security, Grant argues that NATO should embrace Ukraine as a strategic ally. However, he criticized German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s stance, noting the hypocrisy: “Germany joined NATO despite being divided during the Cold War, so why can’t Ukraine?” He proposed that a regional coalition, free from countries sympathetic to Russia, could offer the security Ukraine needs until NATO membership becomes viable. For Grant, the issue is trust. “Trust means standing on the same side. Right now, Ukraine still needs to embody NATO’s core values—honesty, respect for soldiers, and deep care for families,” he said, adding that Ukraine’s fractured trust within its own command structure is palpable to NATO.
In his parting remarks, Grant highlighted Ukraine’s path to strengthening itself from within. “Honest, unified, and principled leadership will see Ukraine crush any opposition. The West’s support is steadfast, but Ukraine must fortify itself and inspire NATO’s trust to secure its place among Western allies.”
