The liberation of Crimea using military methods from Ukraine is unlikely. This was at a press conference following a meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine (Ramstein-7) was stated by the head of the United Staffs of the United States, General Mark Millie, writes Reuters.
“The probability of the military victory of Ukraine with the ousting of Russians, including from Crimea … from a military point of view, is low,” he told reporters. He drew attention to the fact that Russia retains “significant combat power” in Ukraine. However, the general called the political decision of the Russian authorities to pass the peninsula.
“Russian military is really bad. So, you want to negotiate when you are in your strength, and your opponent is weak. And perhaps a political decision will be. Everything I say is an opportunity for this,” added He.
The head of the American General Staff called unsuccessful attempts to contact the Russian military command after the rocket, allegedly released by Ukraine, fell in Poland.
“Ukraine will continue to resist. Ukraine is not going to retreat. Ukraine was and will be free,” said Mark Millie. He assured that the United States will support Ukraine in its protection as much as it will be required.