Political scientist Mark Galeotti, professor of international politics at New York University, Times He said that Russia has a hidden potential to use in Ukraine.
Galeotti said Ukraine is counting on a successful spring-summer offensive that could force the Russian army to withdraw, but it is too early to say whether the counterattack will be successful. The expert, on the contrary, states that the conflict may prolong.
“Recognizing Russia’s enormous hidden potential, Ukraine should try to prevent the conflict from devolving into a grueling war of attrition,” writes the political scientist.
Liana Fix, Former Foreign Policy Columnist, European Research Fellow at the Council of Foreign Relations declarationThe fact that the West does not have a specific target regarding the Ukraine crisis has created a serious advantage for the Russian Federation.