There are many alternatives. Expert explains how Ukraine can strike Russia
Illustrative photo: According to the expert, Ukraine should continue strikes on Russia (Facebook.com/GeneralStaff.ua)
Ukraine must maintain its momentum and continue striking Russia. There are many options for targeting Russian territory, even without energy facilities, states political technologist Taras Zahorodnii in a comment to the RBC-Ukraine YouTube channel.
"What should Ukraine do? Strengthen relationships within Europe, demand money, and keep striking Russian territory. If there’s theoretically some sort of oil ceasefire and so on, which Ukraine doesn't want to violate, if oil is off the table, there’s a factory in the Saratov region that produced fiber optic cables," said Zahorodnii.
He explained that Russia is vast, and its air defense is concentrated in Moscow. Therefore, there are many alternatives where Ukrainians can strike Russia.
"There are plenty of places we can hit — factories, defense industry. Keep hitting, keep hitting Russia, and build up our potential. Maybe by the fall, the question will be raised to Russia: either you, as you said, 'pack up your things' and leave our territory altogether, or your gas transport system will just stop working. Then try explaining to freezing Russians about your greatness," added the expert.
He clarified that he doesn't believe Russians will riot due to rising food prices or the government seizing people's savings. It’s entirely different when Russians start freezing.
"I don't believe there will be a revolt even because of shortages. But if they start freezing, that’s another matter. You know, it's hard to talk about greatness when your heater isn’t working at minus 20 degrees," Zahorodnii added.
He emphasized that Ukraine's options for strikes are increasing, missiles are appearing, and "a lot of interesting things will emerge." He stressed the importance of not losing momentum now.
Ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
During a phone conversation, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to an energy ceasefire. This involved halting attacks on each other's energy infrastructure.
Later, in meetings in Saudi Arabia, the teams from Ukraine and the US, as well as separate discussions between the US and Russia, discussed security in the Black Sea. This was aimed at ensuring the safety of civilian shipping.
Ukraine agreed to the terms discussed with the US, but Russia is making demands. While Moscow claims to be adhering to the energy ceasefire, in March, the Russian army attacked energy facilities in Kharkiv, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kherson regions. At the same time, Russia accuses Ukraine of violating the ceasefire.
However, the President's Office emphasized that Ukraine considers the energy ceasefire to still be in effect.
