Defence
Defense Expert Ko Colijn on Ukrainian Success and Putin's Stubborn Stance
Defense expert Ko Colijn analyzes the success of Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi, which has halted Russian advances in Donetsk and secured significant territorial gains. Colijn argues that daily predictions from pundits are unreliable compared to long-term factors like innovation, economic strength, and tax systems that determine war outcomes. While acknowledging Ukraine's heavy losses from Russian attacks, he notes that Russian frontline stagnation is evident, with daily casualties reportedly reaching 1,584. Colijn characterizes President Vladimir Putin’s claims of imminent victory as wishful thinking that irritates even US President Donald Trump, highlighting Ukraine's strategic use of drones to attack behind enemy lines.
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