He shared this information on his channel.
According to the expert, there is currently a war of annihilation underway, meaning a total war, and Russia's goal is to wear down the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF). He also recalls the ongoing discussion regarding mobilization starting at the age of 18, which is all part of the same issue. Additionally, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned that Ukraine is running out of mobilization resources.
“Are we moving towards a Paraguayan war? Or are we heading into a state reminiscent of the Thirty Years' War, when the Peace of Westphalia was signed? After that war, only 30% of Germany's population remained, and it took Germany 100 years to restore its population. So, what are we fighting for – to live or to ensure everyone's demise?” emphasizes Oleg Starikov.
For now, he notes, we have Trump's statement that Zelensky is ready for negotiations, expressing his desire to strike a deal and end the war to save lives. Therefore, the expert continues, we are waiting for a similar readiness from Putin, but it is important to understand that they will first discuss broader issues.
“The initial conversation between Trump and Putin will focus on international matters – global stability. The issue of Ukraine, or the European theater of operations, will come in the second phase. There is global stability, the Western Hemisphere, the Pacific, Eurasian, European theaters, African, Arctic. And the European theater, where the Russia-Ukraine war is taking place, is the second stage,” asserts Oleg Starikov.
As reported by Znai.ua, Sheitelman stated that it seems Ukraine has managed to sway Trump to its side.
Znai.ua also reported that Kotenko warned of rising food prices in February: inflation, seasonality, and war.