Espreso. Global

West cannot plan strategically in Russia's war against Ukraine - foreign policy expert Kraiev

13 December, 2023 Wednesday
20:34

The West is beginning to realise that its resources, like those of Russia, are not infinite.  Today, the West cannot plan strategically

client/title.list_title

Oleksandr Kraiev, an expert of the Ukrainian Prism Foreign Policy Council shared this opinion on the Espreso TV channel.

"The West understands that the preparation of the defence industry for wartime, which they have been doing for the last six months, is not yet complete. They cannot say clearly how and when it will be completed. Accordingly, the main problem we see in the statements of Western leaders is that they cannot plan strategically," he said.

Unfortunately, Western leaders still cannot be sure that industry and society are ready for such a long-term confrontation, Kraiev said.

"All this time, they continue to be influenced by the factor of China, which is not interested in the victory or defeat of the Russian Federation. China is interested in dragging out this process so that the West gets exhausted, spends its own resources, and at the same time becomes weaker and makes Russia weaker. After all, it can claim leadership in the pro-Chinese bloc," the expert added.

According to him, the West is still unable to answer Ukraine's key questions. That is why we are returning to the scenario again: "Ukraine must not lose".

"The West cannot say what Ukraine's victory should look like, how quickly they are ready to help us ensure it, what will happen to Russia in the future, and how to balance this new world order. Because of this uncertainty and inability to plan, the solution to this problem is to maintain a certain status quo. Unfortunately, we are again returning to the scenario where it is necessary that Ukraine does not lose. Because the status quo, despite all the problems, is understandable to Western politicians," he concluded.

Tags:
Read also:
  • News
2024, Monday
4 November
21:40
Over 80 million tons of cargo exported through Ukrainian sea corridor
21:25
Rheinmetall to finish building second military plant in Ukraine soon - NATO 
21:07
Exclusive
First display of Shahed-136B, September 2024, open source photo
Ukraine, Russia both depend on Chinese components - Defense Express
20:48
Canada sends NASAMS air defense system to Ukraine
20:29
Russian army increases activity in Lyman direction - Ukraine’s General Staff
20:10
Over 1,000 injured by Russian mines in Ukraine since February 2022, including 100 children
19:48
Exclusive
Ukraine surrender ideas are extremely unpopular among Americans - Ukrainian MP
19:25
Ukraine signs $600 million agreements with World Bank
19:02
OPINION
Moldova: How outflow of people impacts elections
18:43
57 journalists killed, 45 injured since full-scale war began in Ukraine
18:20
OPINION
Not only U.S. elections...
17:57
Patriarch Kirill says Jesus Christ did not condemn death penalty
17:35
Russia deploying ten times more Shahed drones than last fall - Zelenskyy
17:16
Ukraine restores last of three bridges destroyed by Russia over Desna River
16:55
Russia proposed peace deal to Ukraine just 11 days after invasion, suggesting terms akin to capitulation
16:39
"Life inspires me": how Ukrainian teenagers support other children in frontline city
16:15
Zelenskyy meets top defense officials, reports developments in supply of Western aid
15:56
Borrell urges South Korea to boost support for Ukraine
15:46
Updated
Sandu officially recognized as President of Moldova for second term
15:35
KIIS poll: Fewer Ukrainians willing to endure war indefinitely
15:13
Espreso included in White List of Transparent and Responsible Media
14:53
Exclusive
"Axis of evil" takes advantage of U.S. presidential campaign — former Ukrainian MP
14:34
OPINION
Moscow, Beijing view Turkey as part of the West, not an authoritarian ally
14:16
Russia's major military vehicles supplier KamAZ reports multi-million losses
13:57
OPINION
Elections in Moldova: What conclusions can Ukraine draw
13:36
Indonesia, Russia begin first-ever naval drills amid foreign policy shift
13:16
Zelenskyy, global leaders congratulate Maia Sandu on her election victory in Moldova
12:55
Josep Borrell visits South Korea as concerns rise over North Korean troops in Russia
12:37
German Foreign Minister Baerbock assures Kyiv of support ahead of U.S. vote
12:16
Top Russian Guard official Mirzaev arrested on bribery charges - media
11:57
Exclusive
Russia adjusts tactics in use of Shahed drones — military expert Zgurets
11:36
Exclusive
Ukraine in "complex defense" on Kurakhove front, says 33rd Brigade acting press officer
11:15
169 clashes at Russian-Ukrainian front: Russia attacks in Kurakhove, Pokrovsk sectors
10:55
U.S. State Department funds 800 mobile fire teams in Ukraine this year, says Ambassador Brink
10:16
Russia bombs Ukraine's Kharkiv, injuring at least 15, casualties feared under rubble
09:45
Russian losses since start of Ukraine invasion exceed 700,000 soldiers
2024, Sunday
3 November
21:46
OPINION
“Quiet voters” are secret weapon of both candidates in U.S. elections
21:16
Exclusive
Ukraine's economic situation remarkably strong for three years into war, economist says
20:48
Russia allegedly plans to interfere with voting abroad in Moldova's elections
20:17
Kurakhove, Pokrovsk sectors endure intense Russian assaults
More news