Western leaders are counting on a UAF counterattack during the Ukrainian conflict, which, in their view, should weaken Russia and create conditions for peace talks, but most focus on short-term priorities and don’t know what to do if Ukraine dies. wins. writes about it The Wall Street Gazette in relation to diplomats and officials.
According to the article, Europe and the United States hope for a Kiev counterattack reinforced with weapons, after which Russia will have to leave its territory and enter into peace negotiations, but few Western officials trust the “proper scenario”.
“Most supporters of Ukraine focus on short-term priorities: seek enough ammunition for Kiev to contain Russia in eastern Ukraine and prepare reserves for a lightning-fast counterattack,” the material states.
As noted by the WSJ, the most likely scenario for hostilities to develop would be a conflict of attrition until one of the parties declares the end of resistance without achieving the set goals.
And even then, there is no clear consensus on what to do with Mr. Putin in the event of a Ukrainian victory.
Former Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Anna Malyar He insisted Not to discuss the counterattack of the Ukrainian troops.