Summary
Finland's President Alexander Stubb said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has not achieved his main goals in the Ukraine conflict. Russia's original aims to control Kyiv and influence Ukraine have failed, and NATO has expanded instead. Stubb suggests continued support for Ukraine and more economic pressure on Russia to end the conflict.
Key Facts
- Finnish President Alexander Stubb spoke at a panel in Davos, Switzerland, about the Ukraine conflict.
- He stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has failed in all his strategic aims in Ukraine.
- Russia's initial goal was to take over Kyiv and influence the Ukrainian government, which did not happen.
- NATO has expanded to include Finland and Sweden since the conflict began.
- Stubb mentioned Russia's reduced ability to project global power and influence.
- He noted that Russia's military gains are costing it heavily in terms of human lives and financial resources.
- Stubb suggests providing more support to Ukraine and increasing economic pressure on Russia to end the war.
- The Kremlin claims it is winning and blames the West for the crisis.
