Russia is attacking Ukraine with increasing intensity. Vladimir Putin believes that Russia can withstand longer. Kristi Raik says it is very unlikely that Putin will ever make peace with Ukraine.
Russia is trying to create fear in Ukraine and among Ukraine's allies. They want to break Europe's will to support Ukraine. Russia is doing poorly in the war, which is why they are taking more risks. They hope Europe will not use strong countermeasures.
The countermeasures of European countries have so far been weak. For example, Germany's response at Leipzig-Halle Airport was weak. Raik says that support for Ukraine must continue. We should not be afraid to support Ukraine.
Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk warned that Russia is planning further attacks in Europe. Germany and France are the main targets. Instead of the Baltic countries, there is now more influence activity in Germany and France.
US President Donald Trump has done nothing to pressure Russia. Although his attitude towards Ukraine has become more positive. Raik says that Washington wants peace more than Moscow. Moscow does not actually want peace.
Raik says that no one in Ukraine believes the war will end before next spring. Russia is attacking with increasing intensity. Putin will never make peace with Ukraine. He cannot achieve his goals in Ukraine. The only alternative is the continuation of the war.