Russia launches 12 cruise missiles at Ukraine from the Caspian Sea region.
This was reported by the Air Force of Ukraine.
It was also mentioned in the report that at around 17:40, a missile was launched on Ukraine by 12 Tu-95 MS bombers over the Caspian Sea of Russia.
The war between Russia and Ukraine has started to flare up again.
Ednews discussed the recent events between Russia and Ukraine with Oleksandr Merezhko, the Head of the Foreign Policy Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. During the interview, A. Merezhko also touched on interesting points.
- Mr. Oleksandr Merezhko what is the role of international actors in the conflict, and how have they responded to recent developments?
- Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is also a genocidal war. Putin’s goal is to erase Ukraine from the political map of the world. That is why countries cannot stay neutral in the face of the crime of genocide. Either they support the victim or the aggressor. Azerbaijan is on the right side of history in this regard. It supports Ukraine.
- Are there any indications of potential de-escalation or escalation in the conflict in the near future?
- There are no signs of the end of the war in the near future. While Putin is in power, he will continue the war of aggression. At the same time, the chances are that he might be removed from power by the Russian political elite before the 2024 presidential elections because he has become too toxic for them. The war will end only when Ukraine fully restores its territorial integrity, including Crimea.
- Is the war between Russia and Ukraine flaring up again?
- Ukrainian army continues its counteroffensive and, kilometer by kilometer, moves forward.
- How has the conflict impacted the geopolitical dynamics in the broader region?
- The war had an impact on the geopolitical situation in the world and in Europe. Ukraine’s military success has weakened the Russian genocidal empire and strengthened the security of its neighbors. It is in the interests of, for instance, Azerbaijan for Ukraine to win because it will strengthen its security and speed up the process of withdrawing Russian troops from the territory of Azerbaijan.
- Have there been any changes in the military strategies employed by either side in recent times?
- Ukraine is using more weaponry, which allows it to hit the targets in Crimea. At the same time, Ukraine is trying to wage the war in such a way that will minimize the casualties among soldiers, whereas Russia doesn’t care about people, about its casualties.
- What are the prospects for a lasting resolution to the conflict, and what steps could be taken to achieve it?
- There is only one way - more long-range weaponry for Ukraine, including ATACMS and F16 aircraft. The world should punish the aggressor and do everything to prevent him from taking any aggressive actions in the future. For this goal, Russia should be de-nazified and denuclearized.
- How has the situation in Ukraine affected neighboring countries and their security concerns?
- The weaker Russia is, the safer its neighbors are. Russia is a constant threat to its neighbors. The best guarantee of Russia’s neighbors' security is Ukraine’s victory over the Russian aggressor.
- What are some potential scenarios for the future of the conflict, and how might it impact global security and stability?
- There is only one scenario - the aggressor is defeated and punished for its aggression and other crimes. And of course, we need a new international system of security instead of the UN, which has totally failed to prevent aggression.
Ulviyya Shahin
