With the beginning of the war in Ukraine due to the Russian invasion, there are many open questions that have to do with what is not seen of it. To try to solve them, we talk to experts who have the keys, such as the duration of the war or the ability of the population to “resist” the Russian invasion.
What is the ultimate goal of Vladimir Putin? The professor of international relations Pedro Rodríguez believes that we are facing an action “irrational” and “unreasonable“, whose ultimate goal is Ukraine. Professor Ruth Ferrero-Turrión adds that she intends to do it “in the fastest way”, seeking to place someone “related to the Russian regime” who will allow her to control the country.
How long will the Russian invasion last? For Rodríguez, we are facing a “lightning war” in which the “will” and “capacity” of the Ukrainian military force and citizens will be key. Ferrero-Turrión, for his part, wonders if the reinforcements to the Ukrainian population obtained by the NATO allies will be enough to “organize” a resistance against the Russians.
Will sanctions really work? Researcher Carme Colomina explains that these are “long-term measures” whose objective is “to create a climate of opinion and close circles of trust.” Rodríguez, for his part, believes that the effectiveness of these sanctions will depend on whether they are “forceful.”
Why has the invasion occurred now? “Russia considers that it has to play a role of great power in the world,” says Ferrero-Turrión.
Source: Lasexta
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