US lists Putin’s real 'achievements' in war
Photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin (Getty Images)
Since the start of the full-scale war, the Russian President has failed to achieve any of his main objectives. On the contrary, he is suffering defeats both on the battlefield and beyond, US Democratic Senator Chris Coons made this statement at a press conference following his visits to Kyiv and Munich.
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"Broadly, across our allies in Europe, they view this as a critical moment because Russia is not winning on the battlefield. Putin has suffered a strategic defeat. He has not achieved any of his major goals. In fact, NATO has been expanded," he said.
Coons added that the PURL mechanism, through which US weapons are purchased with European funding, is working. He also emphasized that the EU welcomed US President Donald Trump’s move to impose sanctions on Russian oil giants Lukoil and Rosneft.
"It is important that we put additional pressure on Putin. Only by increasing the costs on Russia will they come to the table. That was the unanimous view of the European allies and partners with whom we met," Coons stressed.
He noted that both Democratic and Republican senators in Munich unanimously expressed their determination to continue supporting Ukraine and to increase pressure on Russia.
He also emphasized the ongoing effort to ensure Ukraine’s success in its struggle for freedom against Russian aggression.
Putin and the war in Ukraine
The New York Times reported that Vladimir Putin remains confident in his advantage on the front lines. According to Western intelligence, the Russian President is counting on a prolonged war and is prepared to fight for at least another two years to establish full control over the territory of the Donetsk region.
In addition, Reuters reported that Putin is constantly being provided with false information about the real situation of Russian forces on the battlefield. In particular, Russian sources claim progress on all fronts, while Ukrainian sources record only localized defensive successes.
