Only Maximum Economic And Military Pressure Will Work With Russia Sybiha

2025-01-25 08:08:19

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has stated that excessive caution and appeasement are ineffective strategies in dealing with Russia, emphasizing that only economic and military pressure can force Moscow toward peace.

Sybiha said this in a post on X , Ukrinform reports.

"Excessive caution, 'escalation management,' and appeasement are all weak strategies that have never worked with Moscow. Only peace through strength -- maximum economic and military pressure -- will work," Sybiha wrote.

Read also: trump eyeing various options for putting pressure on Putin to end war - Kellogg

According to him, "goodwill" in Moscow can be generated by "superior firepower" and "crushing sanctions."

Sybiha also welcomed recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump about his willingness to pressure Russia into making peace, while underscoring Ukraine's need for greater U.S. involvement to compel Moscow to negotiate.

On January 22, Trump expressed his affection for the Russian people and his reluctance to harm the Russian Federation but acknowledged he would have no choice but to impose "high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions" on Russian goods if Moscow refuses to agree to a peace deal in Ukraine.

MENAFN25012025000193011044ID1109128483

Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.