2023-06-02 12:33:45
Strengthening Ukraine is the only way to achieve “real peace”, says the head of the American diplomacy
Continuing to arm and strengthen Ukraine is the only way to achieve a “true peace”said the head of American diplomacy on Friday, ruling out any idea of a ceasefire on the current positions, while the Russian invasion turns, according to him, to ” strategic failure.
“Precisely because we have no illusions regarding Putin’s aspirations, we believe that the prerequisite for sensible diplomacy and genuine peace is a stronger Ukraine, capable of deterrence and defending itself in the event of future aggression”said Anthony Blinken, in a speech delivered in Finland, which became April 31e NATO member state.
“The war of aggression was a strategic failure, which significantly undermined Russia’s military, economic and diplomatic might and influence for years (…). Considering President Putin’s long-term strategic goals and objectives, there is no doubt: Russia’s situation is much worse today than it was before the invasion. »
“The Kremlin has often claimed that it has the second most powerful army in the world, and many believed it. Today, many people consider the Russian army to be the second most powerful in Ukraine”quipped the Secretary of State. “While Putin wanted to show strength, he revealed weakness. While he wanted to divide, he united. »
A ceasefire on the current positions would, according to Mr. Blinken, only ” consolidate “ the stranglehold of the Russian army in eastern Ukraine and allow it to “re-attack”, he insisted, assuring, moreover, that the support of the United States had reinforced THE “abilities [de ceux-ci] respond to a potential threat from China or elsewhere..
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