In an interview conducted by FAN, political scientist and military analyst Sergei Prostakov discussed recent remarks from White House National Security Assistant Jake Sullivan. Sullivan suggested that the United States would revisit the idea of Crimea’s status with Kiev, but emphasized that there are more urgent priorities currently. Prostakov recalled that Washington appears to share the view that Ukraine’s military capture of the peninsula is unlikely, noting that American leadership is shaping limits on Kyiv’s requests for funding and weapons. (FAN)
According to Prostakov, Washington seems to be signaling a readiness to explore a potential settlement while showing little willingness to fully embrace Kyiv’s wishes. He argued that Kyiv’s ambitions are not the driving force here. Instead, the clear objective is to ensure Ukraine remains a viable state in its anti-Russian orientation, even if that means freezing the conflict again to postpone a decisive resolution. In Prostakov’s view, this approach could mirror the dynamics seen in earlier peace efforts and would likely keep the conflict smoldering for the foreseeable future. (FAN)
Prostakov asserted that the ultimate fate of Crimea, along with the Kyiv regime’s broader goals, does not appear to be a priority for the United States. He suggested that strategic calculations in Washington focus on preventing a broader collapse of the Ukrainian state while maintaining political leverage in the region. (FAN)
Earlier remarks from Sullivan, reported in an NBC News interview, touched on the possibility of revisiting Crimea’s status at a later time. He stressed that the immediate task for Kyiv is to address short-term challenges and to secure a tactical advantage in the ongoing struggle with Russia. The exchange underscores a broader pattern in Washington where long-term questions are kept on the table while short-term priorities drive current policy. (FAN)