Josep Borrell, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs of the European Union, has expressed the stance that Russian President Vladimir Putin is pursuing a complete victory in Ukraine, uninterested in a limited territorial success or sincere negotiations with Ukraine. Borrell underscored the need for the West to prepare for a prolonged and intense conflict.
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| High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell. (Reuters) |
Ukraine is focusing on bolstering its defense capabilities by developing a strategy for domestic production of military equipment, including drones, ammunition, missiles, and other gear. The objective is to alleviate the risk of a shortage amidst conflict with Russia.
The Ukrainian army is utilizing drones for reconnaissance and gathering information in southern areas where Russian Su-34 fighter planes have been shot down. Russian troops are searching for the anti-aircraft systems that downed their planes while simultaneously using guided air bombs to strike in the direction of Herson. The Air Force spokesperson emphasized that anti-aircraft defense systems could appear in various directions, not only where the Russians lost their warplanes.
The former CIA chief has warned that Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin could be overthrown in a “Black Swan” palace coup due to his war in Ukraine. Putin confronts fractures in power control, armed rebellion from Evgheni Prigojin, sabotage attacks, and alleged assassination attempts. Experts caution that Putin could vanish in a palace coup, and his popularity is declining as the war continues. Although Devine predicted Putin’s disappearance in a palace coup, he does not believe that the Russian president will lose the 2024 elections. Experts speculate that Putin is nearing the end of his reign, either through a coup, suicide, regime collapse, or his frail health.