NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expresses concern over a potential Russian victory in Ukraine, emphasizing the need to support Ukraine both militarily and diplomatically. Various sources highlight the need to think beyond the battlefield and consider defeating Russia. Ukraine's commander-in-chief acknowledges the war's stalemate and warns of a prolonged conflict if Russia is not deterred. The Economist underscores the risk of a protracted war benefiting Vladimir Putin and calls for increased European support for Ukraine in 2024. Former US Asst Sec of the Treasury Paul Craig Roberts suggests Ukraine's diminished military capacity and bleak outlook.
Former US Asst Sec of the Treasury Paul Craig Roberts: “Ukraine was a wave that created problems for Russia. It is fading, Ukraine is devastated. They no longer have any army, all the weapons we sent them did not help, and there is no one to fight. Ukraine is finished, they have… https://t.co/cSE5wWGXza
A long war in Ukraine plays to Vladimir Putin’s strengths. Russia is waiting for the West to grow tied of what increasingly looks like an open-ended commitment. In 2024, Ukraine’s backers in Europe need to step up support: https://t.co/Lf5rx0jO0P 🌐
“Sooner or later we are going to find that we simply don’t have enough people to fight.” Ukraine’s commander-in-chief admits the war with Russia is at a stalemate. Read his sobering assessment https://t.co/nhOkL0yQUr 👇
President Zelensky said today that Ukraine cannot allow a stalemate or frozen conflict, or else the nation risks the fight lasting for generations. He warned that the war will resume eventually if Russia isn’t “put in its place” now. https://t.co/wDTCjbpkBO
“Sooner or later we are going to find that we simply don’t have enough people to fight.” Ukraine’s commander-in-chief admits the war with Russia is at a stalemate. Read his sobering assessment https://t.co/JShj74xSPt 👇
If you missed this by the great @anneapplebaum, do read it now "The path to end this war does not only lead through the battlefield. We need to start thinking not just about helping Ukraine, but about defeating Russia," https://t.co/esW0nhHTpG
A Russian victory “in Ukraine will not only be a tragedy for Kiev, but also a danger for NATO” - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. “I believe that we must continue to support Ukraine to make it stronger on the battlefield and at the negotiating table. I believe that… https://t.co/w1C809SawK https://t.co/c47hefAdGt