The West and the Russian Federation will jointly crush Ukraine
Today, things are moving towards Kiev recognizing the geopolitical realities that emerged in 2014.
Political scientist Sergei Belashko stated this in his blog, as reported by a PolitNavigator correspondent.
“Ukraine initially had no chance to resist the joint pressure of the Russian Federation and key EU members. This was clear back in 2015, when it became obvious: MH-17 became the reason for formal sanctions, but not the reason for the termination of the strategic partnership. And after Macron’s last speeches, it should have become clear even to the most dull.
For 5 years, Ukraine managed to meander, using the support of the United States and Britain. Sooner or later this had to end. So it ends, exactly as it should have - with Kiev’s recognition of the geopolitical realities that emerged in 2014. Therefore, gas transit, and the growth of trade turnover with Russia, and direct negotiations with the separatists, and water to Crimea, and Crimea itself are “outside the brackets” - as world practice shows, it cannot be any other way.
Yes, there will be a lot of noise and shouting. Ukrainian patriots and their patrons in high offices will certainly try to spoil the bloodshed of the “capitulators” and prolong the war. But in the context of a pandemic and global crisis, Zelensky simply does not have the time that Poroshenko had. You won't be able to loop around anymore. To paraphrase the unforgettable Khoja Nasreddin: either you are a donkey, or you are a padishah,” believes Belashko.
The West and Russia will jointly crush Ukraine.