Mirjana Rakić, a journalist and long-time foreign policy editor, analyzed in Novi dan the development of the war in Ukraine and the consequences that Europe is suffering as a result of that war.
She said about the Ukrainian counter-offensive:
“At this moment, I don’t think anyone can talk about a faster end to the war. It is uncertain. What we can say is that the forces are regrouping before the winter, which must be survived one way or another.”
However, he points out that it is clear that the Ukrainian forces are better armed and trained.
“With that alone, they achieved success on the eastern front. Some military analysts say that in that one part there is a possibility of cutting off Russian soldiers from logistics, which is a big problem and means surrender in that part. At the same time, it should be known that the withdrawal of one’s own forces to those several thousand kilometers represents a logistical problem for the Ukrainians in terms of how to supply their troops in the east of the country. So, this is a plus for the Ukrainians at the moment, but it does not mean that the other side will not regroup in the same way. You have Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya appointed by Vladimir Putin, who is calling for self-mobilization,” Rakić said.
Allies with Putin and beyond
When asked if Putin remained lonely, she said no.
“All allies are with him and are aware that they will survive while he is in the position of president. It’s a package arrangement, no one leaves,” said Rakić.
Regarding external allies, she said:
“This is too dangerous a moment for any global politics to stand behind Putin. First of all, there is China, which has said that it does not in any way support interference in internal affairs and changing borders. So does India, which is in favor of peaceful solutions. Those are the two players from whom Putin wanted a better answer.”
He thinks that this cannot weaken his position as long as those two great countries trade with Russia.
Referring to the abandonment of the introduction of restrictions on the price of Russian gas, she said that it is necessary to understand the leaders in the EU who are responsible to the citizens.
“If the flow of gas is absolutely cut off, it means causing big problems that are already huge,” she said.
Asked what she thought if Putin would turn the valves after all, Rakić said:
“I think so. All politicians within the EU are aware of this, whether they admit it or not, and in this way they are trying to find ways to enable their citizens to have some energy sources.”
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