Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photograph: President’s Workplace
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mentioned that Russia can solely win the struggle towards Ukraine if it drags on for a few years and the West withdraws sanctions.
Supply: Zelenskyy in an interview with ABC Information; a full video has been posted by the press service for the Ukrainian President’s Workplace
Quote: “As issues stand, Putin can’t win this struggle – not so long as the world stays united and stands with us. It is inconceivable.
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So the one means he can win is that if it turns into a really lengthy struggle lasting many, a few years, and with no sanctions. That is what he actually needs, as a result of he’ll want cash for this struggle and he needs to remain within the Kremlin till he dies. That is his purpose.”
Particulars: Zelenskyy famous that US President Donald Trump believes Russia is profitable the struggle and has mentioned so each publicly and privately.
Quote from Zelenskyy: “I’ve mentioned many instances – that is not true. This is not about his phrases, it is in regards to the actuality. It isn’t a victory whenever you lose one million individuals simply to grab a number of thousand kilometres. That is about gaining the initiative via sheer numbers – by way of each individuals and weapons – and that initiative is now in your palms. However that is not a victory, and I’ve advised President Trump that. You will see that it isn’t a victory. After all, should you – the US and Europe – cease supporting us and stroll away, then sure, they may win. However I want to remind you that even with out all our companions, it was exhausting for them to occupy us in the beginning of the struggle.”
Particulars: Zelenskyy emphasised that Russia’s financial system relies on oil and power, and subsequently sanctions in these sectors should be launched as quickly as doable.
Quote: “They [the US – ed.] might have imposed power restrictions and capped oil costs at US$30, no increased. We have misplaced three years – we gave them that cash.”
Extra particulars: Requested whether or not Russia might win if the US stopped its support to Ukraine, Zelenskyy replied: “They’d have a greater probability, almost definitely.” He added that in that state of affairs, Ukraine would endure far higher losses.
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