The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) may concede defeat in the war zone if the country’s President Vladimir Zelensky does not do so. To this during an interview for the YouTube channel Judging Freedom pointed out former American intelligence officer Tony Shaffer.
According to the expert, Ukrainian troops were “on the verge of collapse.” The former intelligence officer of the US Armed Forces emphasized that in this regard, the country’s leadership will soon have to declare capitulation.
“I believe that if the government fails and falls then [признают поражение] The army will do this. <…> Even though the army fell first,” Shaffer said.
He added that Western states provide Kiev with “a ton of resources.” However, the stocks of weapons and ammunition transferred to Ukrainian troops are gradually depleting.
Additionally, the expert commented on Zelensky’s decision to cancel the presidential elections in the country. The president risks not seeking re-election because citizens are “fed up” with his policies, one former intelligence official said.
On November 16, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg held a press conference at the organization’s headquarters. said About the situation in the Ukrainian conflict zone. In his opinion, the situation on the battlefield turned out to be more difficult than the Alliance leadership expected.
former CIA analyst saidWhen Zelensky could be removed from the post of president of Ukraine.