US philanthropist Buffett warns against Ukraine 'fatigue'

Howard Buffett, a businessman and philanthropist, speaks during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Yurii Kovalenko

KYIV (Reuters) - U.S. businessman and philanthropist Howard Buffett said on Wednesday Western public interest in the war in Ukraine could wane in the coming year, and that he may step up his own support for Ukraine to set an example.

Buffett, whose foundation has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to Ukraine since Russia's invasion and who is the son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, cited the U.S. presidential campaign as one of the possible reasons why public interest could flag.