"We are in the middle of a long and difficult war": what the event should do for Ukraine - FT
"We are in the middle of a long and difficult war that will last at least 2025," the FT analyst emphasizes. He adds that while many countries began the New Year with fireworks and holidays, Ukrainians had to spend the night in bomb shelters under rocket shelling by aggressor country. "Vladimir Putin is determined to win and destroy an independent Ukraine.
Ukraine is also determined We are somewhat important about the relative forces of democracy and autocracy of the early XXI century, "Timothy Harton Esh emphasizes. At the same time, he notes that there is no such deaf situation so far that it could lead to freezing or peace talks, as some people in the West hope. Ash adds that, however, neither side gives up, and any of them can still win.
Therefore, in his opinion, it is so important to make a choice, especially given the benefits of President Putin, both domestically and supporting such dictatorial regimes, including Iran, North Korea and China. Ash believes that the choice of the event in the next few months will be decisive as a result of the war. In this case, the FT analyst summarizes that the event is making enough to prevent the defeat of Ukraine, but it is not enough to help it win.
"In 2024, we could give Kiev tools that allow our own more territory and convince Russia that it will not be able to win. This is the only way to a strong peace," Ash said. "For several weeks, it means the emergence of new long -range missiles, including German Taurus, as well as American ATACMS so that Ukraine can continue to reject the Putin Black Sea Fleet and aim at its strategic and symbolic fortress in Crimea," Ash continues.
He notes: he absolutely agree with the study of the Estonia Ministry of Defense, which concluded that the long -term key to the victory of Kiev will be wider preparation of Ukrainian troops and the rapid and significant increase in industrial production of weapons and ammunition. He complains that less than a third has been delivered from a million artillery shells, promised by the EU before March.
However, he also assures that democratic countries, unlike dictatorships, cannot do so by command, since their political system requires sanctioning of certain processes. "Immediately, within a few days, it means intensification of air defense. Thus, responsibility lies on Europe, and it is, after all, about the protection of European countries," the analyst emphasizes. If you analyze the New Year's Eveings of European leaders, says Ash, we will see a very nice picture.
Yes, Prime Minister Richa Snak did not even mention the war in the report on the success of his government, apparently aimed at 2024. According to the analyst, German Chancellor Olaf Soltz touched it only by briefly before moving on "to the sacred theme of the German economy. " According to the Ash, the new Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk has devoted to the restoration of democracy within the country.
Touching the topic of French pride, President Emmanuel Macron still proposed to "re -arry European sovereignty", in particular, "stop Russia and support Ukrainians. " But, as the British publicist emphasized, it is Finnish President Sauli Niniste who expressed his main message. "Europe has to wake up," he said. Denmark Prime Minister Matte Frederixen was also a great straight line, says Ash. "Ukraine lacks ammunition. Europe has not provided what is needed.
We will insist on increasing European production. This is urgent. And Danish F16 will soon rise into the air. War in Ukraine is also a war for Europe we know," - clearly She noticed. The FT expert summed up that this is the language that is needed for both allies and Ukraine. In finishing his analysis, Timothy Harton Esh mentioned Winston Churchill's statement about blood, hard work, tears and sweat, emphasizing that this is all about Ukrainian only now.