‘Putin will drag you into the war,’ former Ukrainian foreign minister tells Europeans
Dmytro Kuleba also said Ukraine will endure its worst winter yet as Russia targets the country's infrastructure in bid to break its resistance.
Kyiv — Former Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba warns European leaders to brace for a broader conflict, stating Russia's Vladimir Putin is preparing for attacks on other European countries. Kuleba, who was Ukraine's foreign policy chief from 2020 to 2024, claims Putin's ongoing war preparations and anti-European propaganda indicate this wider ambition.
He asserts that Russia has escalated its hybrid campaign across Europe, employing cyberattacks, sabotage, and disinformation to weaken support for Ukraine and test NATO's unity. Kuleba predicts an attack on key European infrastructure, such as drones targeting critical facilities, if the crisis escalates. Despite this, Kuleba doubts Russia plans a full-scale offensive beyond Ukraine, noting Moscow would rather secure five drones than enlist 400,000 additional soldiers.
He believes Putin is unwilling to negotiate or seek peace, seeing any potential resolution as unfavorable to him. Kuleba warns Ukraine could face its worst winter yet due to intensified Russian strikes targeting the nation's energy and transport infrastructure, exacerbating the harsh conditions as the cold season approaches.
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