Russia is adapting to new technologies: US General Clark named the main challenges for Ukraine in the war

Wesley Clark, US Army General and Supreme Allied Commander Europe from 1997 to 2000, identified the main challenges for Ukraine’s new military command, including technological development, its own defense production, support for partners, and efficient use of funds.

This is reported by “Espresso” .

Clark noted that Russia is learning from Ukrainian experience, adapting to new technologies, and has access to Western technology. He said the Russian Federation also has a broader manufacturing base.

“Despite all the technological prowess, ingenuity, and speed of adaptation of Ukrainians, Russia is learning from Ukraine. And, unfortunately, the Russians have access to Western technology that they shouldn’t have, but they do. And they have a broader production base,” Clark noted.

The general emphasized the need for further development of Ukrainian technologies and defense-industrial potential.

“It is very important for Ukraine to continue to develop technologically: to create its own cruise missiles, improve and use drones, develop missile defense, its own ballistic missiles – all of this is critically important,” Clark noted.

He also called maintaining financial and technological support for Europe a challenge. Clark noted that European states are increasingly aware of the threat posed by Russia.

“Maybe they didn’t see it in 2022, but they do now. They know that Russia is a threat to Europe,” he stressed.

Clark also called for assessing the Kremlin’s intentions not by Vladimir Putin’s statements, but by actions and Russian capabilities.

“You can’t be guided by such statements. You have to look at the reality of the situation, at Putin’s motives, and at Russian capabilities. You can’t judge intentions simply by Putin’s statements,” the general emphasized.

Separately, Clarke called the efficient use of funds in the defense sector a challenge. He praised the decentralized procurement system, but drew attention to the risks of inefficient allocation of resources and accusations of corruption.

“The new team has to deal with this. Ukraine’s defense comes first before anyone can take money off the table. And I hope you can ensure that,” Clark said.

Earlier, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Oleg Ivashchenko, stated that Russia has military and economic resources to continue the war, but they may run out by 2028. This is influenced by significant losses of personnel, falling morale, and the depletion of the Russian economy.

The day before, Deputy Head of the GUR Vadim Skibitsky stated that Russia is currently not showing signs of readiness to cease fire and move on to full-fledged peace negotiations . The GUR believes that Moscow continues to count on achieving its goals on the battlefield.

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