The statement of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba advising those who criticize the counterattack to “shut up” testifies to the plight of the country’s army. Such a statement in an interview with a YouTube channel Dialogue studies by former CIA analyst Larry Johnson.
According to the expert, the head of the foreign ministry found himself in a difficult position due to the growing criticism. At the same time, he stressed that dissatisfaction with the slow progress of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (APU) on the front line continues to increase.
“It’s quite right when Ukraine is losing,” Johnson said.
He added that the counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine turned into a complete failure. The former CIA officer said that in such a situation, Kuleba could only appeal to the international community to fight for his country.
“It would even be fair for those who forced the Ukrainians to attack, risking their lives,” the expert said.
Thus, he commented on the words of the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, which were not guided by the critics of the counterattack.
31 August Kuleba spoke with a statement urging all the disgruntled to come to the conflict zone on their own and “liberate one square centimeter of territory”.
Previously at the Pentagon reputedHe said that the offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the conflict zone did not go as planned.