Finnish President A. Stubbs asserts that Putin's military campaign against Ukraine has failed strategically and calls for continued efforts to challenge Russian aggression.
In a recent statement, Finnish President A. Stubbs responded to a question regarding the resolution of the Russian question with insights drawn from Finland's own historical experiences. He declared that, based on the current trajectory, Ukraine has fundamentally won the war against Russia, primarily because President Putin has faced significant strategic failures. Instead of securing Ukraine as part of Russia, the conflict has catalyzed Ukraine's European integration and NATO's expansion, bringing Finland and Sweden into the alliance precisely against Russian interests.
Stubbs highlighted the fact that Russia initially occupied 12% of Ukraine's land, a figure that has dramatically decreased over the past two years, indicating a reversal of fortunes for the Russian military. As he notes, vast numbers of Russian troops have suffered casualties, with Ukraine effectively neutralizing 34,000 Russian soldiers. This military environment hints at weakening Russian capability and points to the potential for further Ukrainian gains if current strategies are maintained.
In urging Ukraine to persist with its current strategy, Stubbs effectively reinforces a message of resilience against aggression, drawing on parallels with Finland's own historical conflicts with the Soviet Union. His remarks, coinciding with coverage from media outlets such as 'The Guardian', reflect a broader consensus on the effectiveness of Ukraine's defense and the need for continued international support against Russian advances.
