The Federal Chancellery will not be happy to read the analysis: since the Russian attack on Ukraine, the leaders of the EU and Germany have been like little children who have to be taken by the hand by the USA. The military expert Gressel pleads for a victory for Kiev.
Military expert Gustav Gressel expects a massive Russian offensive in Ukraine in the spring. In an interview with “Stern”, the Eastern Europe expert said that another attack on Kyiv cannot be ruled out, even though it is almost impossible for the Russians to capture the Ukrainian capital. “But has the political leadership gotten that and has Putin gotten that? Or is he ordering his army to attack targets that are beyond their practical reach and capabilities,” Gressel said. “Army leadership and politics do not necessarily have to agree.”
Accordingly, the military expert expects further tough and bloody battles that would strengthen rather than weaken the determination of the Ukrainians. Ultimately, a victory for Ukraine is not only desirable, but also possible – provided the West decides to support Ukraine with more Western weapons, above all the German Leopard II tank.
Gressel criticized the magazine for the hesitant attitude of the leadership of the EU and the Chancellor. “The problem is that in Europe we mostly have to deal with political leaders who don’t dare jump over the slightest hurdle because of the nuclear disparity,” said Gressel. “Then the American has to go and take them by the hand and escort them, like they do with little children.”
A lasting peace in Europe can only be achieved through a “victorious peace” in Ukraine and a bitter defeat for Russia. “The alternative to military support for Ukraine is having to go to war yourself in ten years against a Russia that is invading us. Everyone has to decide for themselves what they prefer,” Gressel summed up in the “Stern” interview .
