Who was seen as the winner during the Berlin airlift cold war?

The Berlin Airlift, which lasted from June 1948 to May 1949, is generally seen as a significant victory for the Western Allies, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom. By successfully supplying West Berlin with food and fuel despite the Soviet blockade, they demonstrated their commitment to defending West Berlin and countering Soviet aggression. The successful airlift not only solidified Western resolve but also highlighted the failure of the Soviet blockade, ultimately strengthening the Western alliance and deepening the divide between East and West during the Cold War.