NATO expert: Ukraine's resilience defies Russian aggression

Although the Donald Trump administration is trying to bring peace to Ukraine, Vladimir Putin did not agree to the conditions accepted by Ukraine and agreed only to a partial suspension of hostilities. From the Kremlin's perspective, freezing the conflict makes no sense in a situation where the Russian army is capturing more territories on the war front.

Camille Grand, deputy secretary-general of NATO from 2016 to 2022, remains calm about Ukraine's future, which he believes "will survive the war with Russia." - The losses of Moscow on the front are so alarming, and the progress so small, that even if the Kremlin sacrificed all Russians, it still wouldn't be enough to take control of the entire Ukrainian state - said Grand in an interview with "Rzeczpospolita."

Grand pointed out Trump's actions. The expert from France is concerned that the President of the United States will not exert pressure on the Russians, even though it was Putin who rejected a complete ceasefire.

The former deputy secretary-general of NATO predicts that instead, the White House occupant will "pressure Ukrainians to accept at least some of Moscow's conditions, such as demilitarization of the country or exclusion of a European peacekeeping mission."

Grand also emphasized that in the span of a year, the situation on the front has significantly changed. Just over a dozen months ago, both sides were consuming large amounts of ammunition, and its shortages determined the outcome of battles. - Today, three-quarters of the losses are inflicted by drones, which, when it comes to Ukrainians, are produced locally - added the French researcher, who thereby believes that Ukraine will survive, despite the actions of the Trump administration.

After a recent argument in the Oval Office, the United States halted military aid to Ukraine, alarming Ukrainian soldiers. This decision, made by the Trump administration, was seen as a below-the-belt blow, especially at a critical moment in the conflict. The halt in aid included both arms deliveries and intelligence data exchange.

Ukrainian soldiers expressed frustration at the U.S. decision, fearing that the lack of support could weaken their defensive capabilities. The halt in aid was seen as an attempt to pressure Ukraine to accept the peace terms dictated by Russia. In response to these actions, morale among Ukrainian military personnel increased, and many of them declare readiness to continue fighting.

Although cooperation on the USA-Ukraine line was resumed after a few days, it is not excluded that the Trump administration may play this card again in the future. Kyiv is aware that the reduction of military and intelligence assistance by the USA could have serious consequences for the situation on the front.

Lack of access to American intelligence data complicates the planning of military operations, and the ammunition shortage is becoming increasingly felt on the front. Experts warn that if the situation does not change, Ukraine may face serious challenges in defending its territory. A partial solution to the problem may be the production of weapons independently, as well as support from European countries.