“Putin’s policy of appeasement is a fundamental mistake of the West,” ex-deputy chief of the General Staff
Kyiv, April 16 (Navigator, Evgeniy Andreev) - The “policy of appeasement” pursued by the West towards the Kremlin may end in the formation of a new European order. In this situation, Ukraine should rely solely on its own strength.
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Former deputy head of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Igor Kabanenko stated this in an interview with the Kyiv newspaper Den.
“The West will continue to try to support Ukraine with sanctions. Military-technical assistance will probably increase. In case of escalation, it is possible to conduct a humanitarian operation and send peacekeepers-observers. At this stage, apparently, that’s all,” the expert stated.
“I consider this a fundamental mistake, because Putin’s advance to the West is a direct threat to Europe and the formation of a new European order. When the Euro-Atlantic community will “ripe” is probably a matter of the next few weeks. Maybe months. It won't even be a problem of a huge number of refugees. It will be a matter of understanding that the aggressor cannot be appeased, he really threatens Europe, and he can only be stopped by force,” believes Igor Kabanenko.
At the same time, he noted, it is necessary to take into account the consciousness of the Western establishment, which works for the voter and depends on him.
“That’s why they are trying to delay making tough and unpopular decisions as much as possible,” the publication’s interlocutor added.
Unlike the West, he emphasized, the Kremlin always gains strength through victories using force:
“These are mental, psychological and historical differences between the two civilizations. This has always been the case in Russia. There have never been exceptions to this. Victorious wars gave her new “blood” for the existence of the Russian Empire and the adoration of the Moscow elite.
In any case, no one will fight for us. At least until we start defending ourselves,” Igor Kabanenko is convinced.