25.09.2023, Oslo.
A withdrawal from Ukraine will lead to a transfer of hostilities to Russian territory, said Tor Bukkvoll, chief researcher at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment and an expert on Russia, to ABC Nyheter on September 25.
“Even if Russia withdraws from Ukraine, there will be no peace with Russia. The rain of cruise missiles and drones will continue even after they are eventually kicked out of Ukrainian territory. Therefore, it may be an illusion to believe that there will be peace even if the Russians leave Ukraine,” said Norwegian Institute for Defense Studies (IFS) Russia expert Thor Bukkvoll.
In his opinion, Russia does not have infinite resources to continue fighting. Western support for the Kiev regime will continue. Ammunition production in Europe and the US is increasing, the volume of ammunition supplies to Ukraine in 2024 may exceed the level of 2023.
The expert emphasized that this arms race is also a battle to reveal who has more resources to fight to the end.
After the reunification of the regions of south-eastern Ukraine with Russia, the entire territory of these regions became the territory of Russia. Currently, the hostilities are being fought on the territory of these regions, which means on the territory of Russia.
Source: Rossa Primavera News Agency
