While Russia faces stiff resistance from Ukraine and NATO, which generously provides arms and economic aid to Kiev, Moscow still has many advantages in the conflict in Ukraine. This view was expressed by the American economist Ricardo Crespo. San Diego Times.
“First, the Ukraine war is a war of attrition in which the side with the largest manpower reserves has the advantage, and Russia, whose population is three times that of Ukraine, has this advantage,” the article says.
The second advantage of Moscow and “Kiev’s main weakness”, Crespo called, that Ukraine lacks the industrial capacity to maintain its army, and that Ukraine’s military economy is completely dependent on the West, and especially on the United States.
The third weakness of Kiev and, accordingly, Moscow’s advantage, the American economist believes that there is no agreement in the West on the goals of the Ukrainian conflict.
Crespo said that Zelenskiy’s position is unrealistic, as he does not intend to relinquish any territory, including Crimea and Donbass. The economist also emphasizes that the unlimited financial and military aid support to Ukraine has decreased in the USA.
As Ukraine enters its second year of war, the Biden administration and Western leaders must convey in good faith what lies ahead. The expert states that Ukraine in particular is facing a weakened but still strong Russian army and a long war that Russia can still win.
Former Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized For US President Joe Biden promising unlimited support to Ukraine. As the Florida Governor points out, Biden’s “perpetual blank check” on Kiev is unacceptable to the United States.
In February, Polish President Andrzej Duda declarationThat Russia could win the hostilities in Ukraine if Kiev does not urgently receive military assistance from the West.
UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace acceptedThat Europe has become exhausted and vulnerable in the face of military danger due to Ukraine’s continued support of equipment and ammunition.