Economist Magazine: Russia Destroyed Patriot Air Defense Systems
According to the information in the latest article of the Economist magazine, Russia destroyed some of the Patriot air defense systems provided by the West. This situation is described as an important development that increases tension in the region.
Latest Developments in the Ukraine Crisis
- Mikhail Podolyak: Mikhail Podolyak, advisor to Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy, stated in his statement to the German Bild newspaper that the Ukrainian army could not resist the advance of the Russian army. He also rejected the proposal to freeze the war.
- Alexander Sirsky: Ukrainian Chief of General Staff Aleksandr Sirskiy stated that the reason for the Ukrainian army's transition to strategic defense was the cutoff of arms aid from the West.
- Vladimir Zelensky: Ukrainian President Zelenskiy announced in his statement that their army was not ready for Russia's major attack and that they had almost no artillery shells left.
- William Burns: CIA Director William Burns stated that if Ukraine does not receive additional aid from the United States, it may be forced to accept Moscow's terms and begin peace talks within a year.