This interview features an expert analyzing the latest Russian terrorist attack on Kyiv, comparing its brutality to some of the largest strikes on Ukraine in recent years. It is noted that the Kremlin perceives any negotiation efforts as weakness, and Trump’s statements about possible deals are used by Putin as a signal for further escalation.
The discussion covers the dynamics of Western support: if US and European backing weakens, Russia may interpret this as an invitation to escalate. It is stressed that global leaders share responsibility not just through military aid or finances but also through inactivity, which can be equally consequential.
The idea of ceding some territories to Russia is called unrealistic for both Ukraine and the Kremlin, taking into account Russian constitutional rhetoric and historical analogies. US attempts to sanction Russia have not led to rapid outcomes, as Russia continues active cooperation with China and India.
Russia’s nuclear blackmail is described as a political tool, uniquely leveraged over democracies, while Western leaders act under a different kind of accountability. The expert concludes that the real opportunity is not for negotiations but for exhausting Russia’s economic and military capacity, with the likely scenario being a technical ceasefire if Ukraine gets robust support and Russia is contained at the front.
