Zaluzhny: end of war possible only through global decision of world leaders
Forecasting the timeframe for ending the war or concessions from the RF is ineffective, since a real way out of a conflict of this scale lies exclusively in the realm of global geopolitical decisions, believes Ambassador of Ukraine to Great Britain and former Commander-in-Chief of the AFU Valeriy Zaluzhny.
Valeriy Zaluzhny, the Ambassador of Ukraine to Great Britain and former Commander-in-Chief of the AFU, believes the end of the Russo-Ukrainian war can only be achieved through a global decision by world leaders, rather than concessions from either side. He argues that the war cannot be considered local or regional, citing the crisis of the old world order as the reason why decisions by Ukraine or the Russian Federation alone are currently insufficient.
Zaluzhny, speaking on 24 Channel, expressed doubt about the possibility of such a decision being made in the near future.
According to Zaluzhny, the most ideal outcome for Ukraine would be the end of the war as a result of a global decision that grants Ukraine a) a place on the geopolitical map, and b) a right to a safe existence in the new world order. If no swift global decision is made, Ukrainians must endure a war of attrition and build a self-sufficient state capable of withstanding constant threats, similar to Israel's approach.
Zaluzhny urged against the idea that everything will return to normal as it did in 1991, with Ukraine being declared independent and a victor the next day. He emphasized that hard work will be necessary to achieve this outcome. Regarding international sanctions against Russia, Zaluzhny criticized the phased approach, stating that it simply leads to lost time as Russia adapts to them.
When discussing heavy levers of influence on Russia, Zaluzhny acknowledged that only two countries in the world could force Russia to change its behavior. However, he pointed out that neither of these countries is currently taking action. In this context, Zaluzhny emphasized that the only way out of the war of attrition remains bringing closer a global consensus among leaders.
He concluded by stating that while this outcome is inevitable, it will only happen if those in power not only believe in it but also actively work towards it, including pushing and hastening the global decision.
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