The looming risk: Ceasefire with Russia could mean Ukraine's fall
There is a danger that the West might agree to a ceasefire with Russia, which would not mean peace, but rather the capitulation of Ukraine, warns Polish Gen. Roman Polko, who cautions against such a scenario.
7:22 AM EST, November 23, 2024
In recent days, there has been an escalation of tensions between Russia and the West. In response to President Joe Biden's decision to authorize the use of American ATACMS missiles by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia, Moscow launched a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine.
On Friday evening, Vladimir Putin announced that Russia would continue testing the Oreshnik missile, which was launched on November 21st.
The war in Ukraine has been ongoing for over a thousand days, and the situation on the front is not favorable for Kyiv. Consequently, the topic of negotiations to end the hostilities is increasingly being discussed.
The general warns: "This will mean the capitulation of Ukraine"
It seems that we are getting closer to the end of this war, as everyone is inclined to bring these actions to a close. This is why we see significant efforts from Putin to seize as much Ukrainian territory as possible before the fighting ends, said in an interview with "Super Express" the former Polish Commander of the Land Forces, Gen. Waldemar Skrzypczak.
Gen. Roman Polko, former commander of GROM, shares a similar view. I see two probable scenarios. The West will sign a so-called truce with Russia, which will have nothing to do with peace, but will mean the capitulation of Ukraine, he warned.
Ukraine will be demilitarized and deprived of the possibility of joining NATO. It will then be only a matter of time before Putin rebuilds his capabilities and strikes again, he indicated.
Gen. Polko also emphasized that there is a second scenario. The West will stop fearing Russia and provide Ukraine with such support that it will achieve a strong negotiating position and maintain its autonomy and security guarantees after the war ends, he told the newspaper.
