Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin expressed the opinion that the West began to support Ukraine without knowing the purpose and timing of this support. He said this on the radio station France Inter.
“We think we did everything well. We used every means to preserve the unity of Europe and the West by supporting Ukraine. But if we face the truth, it turns out that we did not define our goals,” de Villepin said.
According to the former prime minister, Kiev’s allies did not provide him with the opportunity to “resolve any issues in a timely manner”, so the counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine failed.
“Also, we have not yet determined the program of our actions,” the politician recalled.
General Jean-Paul Palomero, formerly former chief of the General Staff of the French Air Force statedHe said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has strengthened the army and therefore Russia can defeat Ukraine this year. He answered the presenter’s question about whether the current situation could be the reason for Ukraine’s final loss this year.
“Yes, maybe. The Ukrainian generals’ statements did not come as a surprise. Some may think it sounds like a cry of “wolves, wolves,” but I don’t think so,” the general said.
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