Mr Yatsenyuk argued that Russia’s war against Ukraine is unlikely to end soon, noting President Vladimir Putin has neither the intention nor ability to withdraw his forces. Instead, he emphasised the belief that Putin’s objectives were to exhaust Ukraine militarily until it collapsed or made significant concessions, while seeking to divide the United States and Europe and weaken NATO and the EU, ultimately paving the way for a China-led global order.
He said:
Speaking after the event, RUSI Director-General Rachel Ellehuus said: