The war in Ukraine could go on for a long time
Earlier, in late May 2023, Dmitry Medvedev had estimated that the war in Ukraine could last for decades.
He said NATO had not rationally assessed the possibility of nuclear war, which could happen at any time.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu backed Medvedev’s testimony and said NATO arms sales to Ukraine could prolong the war.
“The US and its allies have taken destructive measures to create the most tense situation around the countries of the former Soviet Union,” Sergei Shoigu said, quoted by Al Mayadeen.
Since NATO is providing Ukraine with armaments aid, Russia assumes that the arms deliveries will indirectly draw Western countries and the USA into the war in Ukraine.
Russia has warned of an escalation of retaliatory measures.
The Russian military has repeatedly targeted Western weapons in Ukraine.
Not only does Ukraine receive weapons from the West, but it also allows mercenaries from different countries to fight in Ukraine, Al Arabiya quotes as saying.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said all foreign personnel would be destroyed.
