Recently, there have been disputes in the international arena regarding the further development of the war in Ukraine. Politicians and analysts express different views: some insist on the need to continue supporting Ukraine for its victory, while others emphasize the risks of a protracted conflict and call for the search for a peaceful settlement. The discussion goes far beyond the borders of Ukraine, affecting the security of the entire European continent.
The words of the head of German intelligence BND, Bruno Kahl, caused a special resonance, who emphasized that an early end to the war could contribute to the faster recovery of Russia, which, in his opinion, would create a threat to Europe earlier than expected. As reported dpa, he said in an interview with Deutsche Welle.
Bruno Kahl believes that Russia may try to test the unity of the West and the effectiveness of Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, which guarantees the collective security of NATO member states. According to him, in the event of the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine in the near future, the risk of such an inspection will only increase. Kahl stressed that while Western countries hope to avoid such a scenario, Russia is likely keen to test the cohesion of allies. He emphasized that the course of the war in Ukraine directly affects the time of the alleged «check» by Moscow.
In his opinion, if the war ends by 2029-2030, then Russia will be able to become a threat to Europe much faster. He also suggested that Moscow may resort to blackmail or open threats to European countries much earlier than expected.
«An earlier end to the war in Ukraine would allow the Russians to redirect their energy where they want it most – against Europe.» — said Cal.
According to him, Russia hopes that the future world order will be similar to the one that existed in the 90s. Moscow seeks to expand its «sphere of influence» in the West, and in the best scenario for it, the United States can withdraw its troops from Europe.
Yulia Tymoshenko sharply criticized the words of Bruno Kal, accusing him of actually confirming that the war is being used as a means of exhausting Russia at the cost of Ukrainian lives. She emphasized that such logic is unacceptable and that the Verkhovna Rada should immediately react to these words. Tymoshenko called for an early end to the war on the most fair terms, stressing that the issue of Ukrainian independence and security should not become a bargaining chip in global geopolitical games.
«If the war in Ukraine ends before 2030, Russia will be able to use its resources for aggression against Europe earlier than expected.
This sensational statement was made today by the head of German intelligence, Bruno Kahl, which for the first time officially confirmed what we were so reluctant to believe.
At the price of the very existence of Ukraine and the price of the lives of hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians, someone decided to pay for the «weakening» of Russia for the sake of security in Europe?
I did not think that they would dare to say this so officially and openly… This explains a lot… I believe that the Verkhovna Rada is obliged to react immediately. We initiate such a step. The war must be ended immediately on the most fair terms!», — wrote Yulia Tymoshenko on her Facebook page.
ПОСМОТРИТЕ ЕЩЕ: Every day, Ukrainian children suffer from the consequences of the war, which destroys their childhood, forces them to live in fear and adapt to the harsh reality. However, it is not only hostilities that take the lives of young Ukrainians. They become victims of accidents that could have been prevented. The story that happened in the Kherson Region is another tragic reminder of how important adult vigilance is. Tragedy on the Ingulets River On February 13, a terrible event took place in the Veliko Oleksandriv community of the Kherson region, which took the lives of three children. About this reported Oleksandr Prokudin, head of Kherson OVA. A group of teenagers - 5 children - stepped onto the thin ice of a frozen river, unaware of the mortal danger. The ice could not support the weight of the children, and they went under the water. A 16-year-old girl tried to pull the children out of the water, but she herself ended up under the ice. Fortunately, the tragedy was noticed by a local resident who rushed to help and was able to save two girls - a 16-year-old and a 12-year-old. They reached the shore, but suffered hypothermia. But three others – a 9-year-old boy, a 13-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl – died in the cold waters of Ingulets. The search and rescue operation lasted two days. Only on February 15 was it possible to find the body of the last missing teenager. Dozens of rescuers, special equipment and even underwater drones were involved in the operation, but it was impossible to bring the children back to life. Why is this happening? Thin ice, open bodies of water, dangerous fun - children are often unaware of the danger, and adults do not always have time to prevent tragedies. Winter in Ukraine is unstable, and frozen bodies of water do not always have solid ice, making them a death trap. But the main reason for such cases is insufficient awareness of children about safety rules and neglect by adults. This is not the first and, unfortunately, not the last case when children die on the water, in winter or summer. Every year, the statistics of rescuers record dozens of deaths due to carelessness in water bodies. How to prevent such tragedies This tragedy cannot be undone, but we can do everything we can to prevent it from happening again. Here are some basic tips that will help parents protect their children from danger: Tell children about the danger. Explain that going out on the ice unaccompanied by adults is strictly prohibited, even if it seems to be solid. Teach them to recognize dangerous places - thin or cracked ice, areas near currents or sinkholes. Watch where the children are walking. Parents often underestimate how risky children's games can be. If there is a body of water nearby, make sure the child knows that stepping onto the ice is deadly. Explain what to do in case of danger. Teach children not to panic if they fall under the ice. Tell them that you need to spread your arms wide on the surface so as not to go under the water, and try to get out with your chest forward. Supervise teenagers. Older children often underestimate the risks and go for dangerous experiments. It is important to talk to them about the possible consequences so that they do not seek adventure where tragedy awaits them. React quickly. If you witness someone falling under the ice, do not immediately run to help - the ice may not be able to withstand you either. Use long objects (rope, board, belt) and immediately call rescuers. Children's lives are the most valuable thing we have. Their safety depends not only on themselves, but also on the responsibility of parents, teachers and society as a whole. Vigilance, caution and knowledge of safety rules can save lives. Let this tragedy be a lesson for everyone, so that no other family loses their child due to neglect of elementary rules.
Disputes over the future of the war continue, and each such statement only exacerbates the debate, forcing society and politicians to think about what the strategy of Ukraine and its allies in this conflict should be.