Alexey Zhivov Says Russia Could Launch Stronger Attacks After Breakdown in Negotiations
Military analyst Alexey Zhivov said Russia might step up attacks on Ukraine after failed talks with the U.S., echoing Dmitry Medvedev’s warning about a shift from diplomacy to force.
Military analyst Alexey Zhivov believes that Russia would prefer to bring the special military operation to an end without the total destruction of Ukraine. However, if this scenario proves impossible, he said Moscow will have no choice but to launch more powerful attacks on Ukrainian territory.
Speaking to Lenta.ru, Zhivov explained that Russia’s goal remains to end the conflict with victory but without large-scale devastation. Yet, as he put it, if peaceful means fail, the fighting will inevitably intensify.
His remarks came in response to a statement by Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev, who said that after the breakdown of negotiations with the United States, Russian forces could begin conducting more massive strikes on Ukraine, no longer considering the prospect of peace talks.
Earlier, U. S. President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of a planned summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, expressing doubts about the meeting’s effectiveness. He said he felt the talks would not achieve their intended outcome.