“What has Russia achieved in 4 years of war?” — Finland’s President delivers a brutal verdict
Alexander Stubb explained why Putin’s war is a complete failure on all fronts.
— ~20% of Ukraine occupied
— ~1 million killed and wounded
— Sphere of influence reduced
— Economy broken: ~30% inflation, ~16% rates, zero growth, reserves drained
— Soon — no money even to pay soldiers
And the verdict is clear: this war is a strategic failure of Putin.
— NATO got bigger
— Ukraine became European
— Europe massively increased defence spending
“Are we able to defend ourselves? Yes.”