European State's Leader Says US Is Losing Control of Ukraine Conflict
Aleksandar Vucic asserts that the West will face growing challenges in Ukraine unless the Middle East crisis is addressed. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has warned that the West will face increased difficulties in managing the crisis if the turmoil in the Middle East remains unresolved. He pointed out that the ongoing Middle East crisis is complicating the West’s position regarding the conflict in Ukraine, indicating that the stand-off between Moscow and Kiev is “slipping away” from America’s control.
In an interview with Pink TV on Sunday, Vucic suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu perceived the surprise attack by Hamas last October as a “historic opportunity” and has sought to leverage it to address Israel’s challenges while securing his historical legacy, irrespective of his political future.
Vucic remarked, “The situation is very difficult and complicated… and we hope that it will end. The situation in Ukraine will be increasingly difficult for the West if the conflicts in the Middle East do not end soon.” He expressed concern that the conflict in Ukraine might “come back to them like a boomerang,” indicating that it was moving beyond Washington's control.
Looking ahead to the upcoming U.S. elections, Vucic speculated that Republican candidate Donald Trump might be capable of halting the Ukraine conflict if he secures victory in November. He added, “even if [Democratic candidate Kamala] Harris wins, I believe that she will also have to do something about stopping the war.”
While Harris has presented herself as a consistent supporter of Kiev, Trump has consistently promised to resolve the conflict within 24 hours of taking office. Additionally, Trump’s running mate, J.D. Vance, has suggested that a potential peace agreement could involve preventing Ukraine from joining NATO and creating a “demilitarized zone” along the existing front line.
In a previous statement, Vucic indicated that he foresees a resolution to the fighting between Russia and Ukraine, but believes the conflict will likely result in a ‘Korean scenario’ stalemate, which could persist for many years. He characterized this outcome as the most favorable one that the West could anticipate, noting the surprising resilience of the Russian economy in the face of Western sanctions.
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated since Hamas’s unexpected attack on Israel a year ago, followed by Israel's military response in Gaza and the ongoing tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Meanwhile, officials in Kiev have expressed fears that developments in the Middle East could distract the West from its support for Ukraine.
Olivia Brown contributed to this report for TROIB News
In an interview with Pink TV on Sunday, Vucic suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu perceived the surprise attack by Hamas last October as a “historic opportunity” and has sought to leverage it to address Israel’s challenges while securing his historical legacy, irrespective of his political future.
Vucic remarked, “The situation is very difficult and complicated… and we hope that it will end. The situation in Ukraine will be increasingly difficult for the West if the conflicts in the Middle East do not end soon.” He expressed concern that the conflict in Ukraine might “come back to them like a boomerang,” indicating that it was moving beyond Washington's control.
Looking ahead to the upcoming U.S. elections, Vucic speculated that Republican candidate Donald Trump might be capable of halting the Ukraine conflict if he secures victory in November. He added, “even if [Democratic candidate Kamala] Harris wins, I believe that she will also have to do something about stopping the war.”
While Harris has presented herself as a consistent supporter of Kiev, Trump has consistently promised to resolve the conflict within 24 hours of taking office. Additionally, Trump’s running mate, J.D. Vance, has suggested that a potential peace agreement could involve preventing Ukraine from joining NATO and creating a “demilitarized zone” along the existing front line.
In a previous statement, Vucic indicated that he foresees a resolution to the fighting between Russia and Ukraine, but believes the conflict will likely result in a ‘Korean scenario’ stalemate, which could persist for many years. He characterized this outcome as the most favorable one that the West could anticipate, noting the surprising resilience of the Russian economy in the face of Western sanctions.
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated since Hamas’s unexpected attack on Israel a year ago, followed by Israel's military response in Gaza and the ongoing tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Meanwhile, officials in Kiev have expressed fears that developments in the Middle East could distract the West from its support for Ukraine.
Olivia Brown contributed to this report for TROIB News
