The Polish deputy prime minister during a conversation recorded on Thursday in New York and broadcast on Sunday was asked to comment on the change of the position of President Donald Trump towards Ukraine. – I think that President Trump sees what we see, that is, that The Russian offensive expires – said Sikorski in CNN.
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He estimated that the size of Russia's territory was playing its disadvantage because Russia is not able to guarantee air defense for all its facilities.
– Ukraine has already attacked about half of the Russian refinery, which means that the war machine is more difficult to attack Ukraine. AND President Trump is known that he likes to support the winner He added.
“Putin will only end the war.” The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicates
He expressed hope for the US to impose sanctions on Russia and increasing pressure on its economy. – Putin will end this war only if he thinks he can't win Sikorski assessed. “To come to this conclusion, there must be more pressure on the Russian economy and more help for Ukrainians,” he continued.
The deputy prime minister said that the Americans intend to buy Ukrainian drones. “I think this shows the achievements of Ukraine in this war,” he added.
According to the Polish minister, the current war will most likely end like World War. – one or the other side will run out of reserves (needed) to continue it He added.
Sikorski: The end of the war would be good for the USA and Europe, but also Russia
He emphasized that Putin began the war, guided by very optimistic assumptions. – he thought that in Kiev there would be a coup that It will take three days that Ukrainians will receive them with open arms, because they are only lost Russians. All these assumptions turned out to be wrong. So she is in a war that destroys the Russian future, which has already caused a million killed and wounded – said Sikorski.
According to him, Putin cannot admit his mistake in front of himself or the Russians.
– Such colonial wars usually last about ten years. They end only when the aggressor recognizes that he cannot win. And usually they are finished by a page that did not start them – continued the deputy prime minister.
He reminded that Russia lost many wars, and all of them are connected by the fact that it was only after their completion in Russia had reforms. – So Russia's defeat in this war would be good not only for Ukraine and Europe, but also for Russia – assessed Sikorski.
Referring to Russian drones, which invaded the Polish airspace, he emphasized that Poland perceives this as an action that fits into the hybrid war led by Russia. He noted that drones were sent to Poland intentionally and it was a provocation. “Of course, we have the right to defend our airspace, ensure the safety of our citizens and their property,” he said.
– The Russians tried to test us without starting a war. Test our air defense, resistance of our society, the unity of our authorities and allies – he added.
