Recently, Russia has escalated its military actions on the Ukrainian front, targeting both strategic facilities and civilian infrastructure, including attacks on the civilian population. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to seek air defense systems. However, a new, concerning issue has arisen: the West is hesitant to provide this type of assistance and is also critical of Ukraine launching attacks on Russian territory.
This situation gives Putin and Russia an advantage in any forthcoming peace negotiations.
Political commentator Buka Petriashvili highlighted this topic on the program “The World As It Is.”