NATO leaders support the intensification of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian territory, considering them an important tool for increasing pressure on Moscow and bringing it back to negotiations. This was stated by Finnish President Alexander Stubb in an interview with the Financial Times, reports UNN.
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According to Stubb, Ukraine is currently in the best position since the start of the full-scale war, and its successes on the battlefield have changed the approach of Western allies, particularly the United States.
I think all NATO leaders understand why Ukraine is doing this. Everyone believes we need to continue increasing pressure
He added that Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory help change strategic thinking about the war and strengthen Kyiv's negotiating position.
Stubb stated that Ukraine is in the best position since the war began
Ukraine is now in a better military, political, and financial position than at any time in this war. That is why we are now seeing a lot of alarming activity in Russia
The President of Finland also believes that moving the war to Russian territory could force the Kremlin to return to negotiations.
When the war becomes personal... the Russian population will rise up against it. This gives us an opportunity to return to the negotiating table, which I think we all desperately want
At the same time, Stubb acknowledged that the risks of escalation remain. According to him, during a recent meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the sides discussed the possibility of nuclear escalation, and the Chinese side expressed serious concern about such a scenario.
The President of Finland also warned that Europe must be prepared for new hybrid attacks from Russia and long-term security threats after the end of the war in Ukraine.