Speaking at an event at the Onward research center in Manchester, British Foreign Secretary James Cleverley said that the conflict in Ukraine did not develop as the West wanted, so the conflict could be prolonged. TASS.
According to him, before the counter-offensive by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Russian army dug trenches, planted mines, set traps and physical barriers, resulting in the creation of difficult terrain, leading to a debilitating conflict.
“None of us wanted this, because war of attrition is slow and fraught with heavy losses. “This is not a preferred option,” he said.
According to the minister, London wanted Ukraine to “win quickly”.
At the same time, Cleverly noted that the Ukrainian Armed Forces were still “moving forward” and called for more patience.
In addition, the Minister of Foreign Affairs admitted that it is difficult for the West to form a united front, since the conflict has a strong impact on the economy of many states.
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