No exit strategy: Europe prepares for a protracted war in Ukraine

European countries are bracing for a protracted war between Russia and Ukraine amid a lack of progress in negotiations. Neither side currently has a clear path to victory or a peaceful settlement.

This is reported byThe New York Times .

According to journalists, the US is focused on the war in Iran, which is reducing its involvement in European security issues. In these conditions, Ukraine is effectively forced to continue a war of attrition with no clear prospects for completion.

Analyst James Scherr noted that the negotiation process has not undergone significant changes.

“We are essentially back where we were at the beginning of the negotiations,” said James Scherr.

He also emphasized that the interests of Ukraine and Russia remain incompatible, and European countries are increasingly aware of the need for continued support for Kyiv.

“Europeans understand that there is a fundamental incompatibility of the interests of Ukraine and Russia,” he said.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that Russia does not perceive negotiations as a real tool for ending the war.

“The truth is that Russia has never taken the negotiations seriously,” Boris Pistorius said.

The European Union, in turn, has decided to provide Ukraine with financial assistance worth around €90 billion. The move is seen as a signal of long-term support amid a slowdown in US activity.

Analyst Oleksandr Gabuyev noted that neither side currently feels critical pressure to conclude an agreement.

“Ukraine does not need an agreement at any cost this year,” said Oleksandr Gabuyev.

At the same time, expert Claudia Mayor emphasized the lack of a clear victory strategy among European partners.

“We do not have a theory of victory for Ukraine,” said Claudia Mayor.

Analysts say fighting continues without decisive change, while diplomatic efforts remain limited. The prospect of a ceasefire or peace agreement remains remote.

The Russian Ministry of Defense recently published a list of companies located in Europe that allegedly produce and supply drones to Ukraine. Such a step, according to the press service of the department, will lead to an escalation of the military-political situation on the European continent and the transformation of these countries into Ukraine’s strategic rear

Recall that the Kremlin is actively forming the psychological and informational basis for a possible future war against NATO. At the same time , Russia is creating a network of “Trojan horses” , buying up real estate near military bases of NATO countries, to launch a coordinated sabotage campaign. The Kremlin has also intensified its propaganda campaign regarding the creation of the “Narva People’s Republic” , which may indicate that the Kremlin is preparing to attack Estonia.

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