Retired German colonel Ralph Thiele said that after the drone attack on the Kremlin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky feared losing support from the West. He talked about this in an interview he gave to the TV channel. NTV.
Thiele cited a statement from Washington condemning the attack on individual state leaders and suggested that Zelensky may fear losing Western support if Ukraine is revealed to be involved in the attack on the Kremlin.
The colonel believes that the drone attack was a “pin prick” and that the Armed Forces of Ukraine is not ready to conduct full-fledged military operations.
He emphasized that even if Ukraine’s spring counterattack is successful, the conflict can continue, adding that even the old Leopard 1 tanks are advantageous.
Previously published by Global Times reportedHe said the drone attack on the Kremlin crossed the dangerous red line between Russia and Ukraine and further increased tensions between the countries.
On May 3, the Kremlin press service reported that two Ukrainian drones were trying to attack the Kremlin.