The achievements of the Russian army in Ukraine are disappointing – in an interview about it foreign policy Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said.
The Lithuanian diplomat commented on the data that Ukraine is behind the Russian Federation in terms of armament in the east of the country and its ammunition has run out. statedUkrainian factories do not work and cannot produce ammunition.
“They are really out of arms and are now totally dependent on the weapons sent by the West.
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland – we are doing everything we can, but it basically depends on what the world’s great industrial powers can and should do. However, we do not yet see if they can support Ukraine’s military efforts until Ukraine is victorious. “This commitment still requires a lot of political and diplomatic effort,” Landsbergis said.
“Real ammo, don’t talk ammo”
He added that it depends on the missile systems that the Ukrainians have and which areas they can return to. At the same time, there is no answer to the question of how to achieve the strategic goal of “depriving Russia of the opportunity to continue the war in Ukraine and prevent the Russian Federation from attacking its neighbors in the future.” The Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs admitted.
“Back to tactics, the war is far from being won. At least some of the information we have seen is quite discouraging and the Russians are still advancing or the Ukrainians are not holding the line of contact intact.
Therefore, the probability that Russia will not be defeated is still very high. Yes, they have suffered sanctions and huge losses on the battlefield, but they are able to withstand it.
And if the Russians can withstand it in the long run, then we are at a very, very dangerous stage of geopolitical reality,” Landsbergis says.
“Ukraine is a litmus test”
The Lithuanian Foreign Minister expressed his confidence that Ukraine will be a part of the European security system. “I think that if Ukraine wins the war with the help of the West, a new security system will emerge… Ukraine will be a part of it, it is inevitable.
It may be part of NATO, it may not be part of NATO in the short term, but it will be part of the European security system after the war. This will give everyone more confidence that we have a new system and it’s working.
If Russia does not lose, this is a worrying scenario for everyone. “If we allow a country like Ukraine to lose its territory – and we have built a system around the principle of territorial integrity – then everyone is in danger and no country will be completely safe,” he said.
“Russia is a very dangerous neighbor”
Landsbergis also commented attempt Russian Deputy Yevgeny Fedorov on the withdrawal of Russia’s recognition of Lithuanian independence.
“I call this a direct threat to Lithuania and we take all these threats seriously, even if it’s one person. [сделавший предложение] Political seriousness unknown in Russian political circles. “But Russia is a very dangerous neighbor, so we take everything from Moscow very seriously,” he said.
Russia started Special military operation in Ukraine February 24 continues for 110 days. Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the disarmament and disarmament of Ukraine as their goal.
According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, by March 25 Russian troops have completed the main tasks of the first stage – they have significantly reduced the combat potential of Ukraine. The main goal in the Russian military department was called the liberation of Donbass.