The President of Ukraine is warning his people, and the world, that Russia is preparing for another year of war against his State. This is a bad omen because it states he feels like peace is not in sight yet.
President Zelenskyy is a pragmatist, and he carries it across in his messages to the world on X. This has now been a familiar channel for safe communications about the enemies’ intentions.
“Today, we again heard signals from Moscow that they are preparing to make next year a year of war. These signals are not only for us. It is crucial that our partners see them, and not only see them but also respond – especially partners in the United States, who often say that Russia wants to end the war.”
Russia itself is not willing to speak so clearly. It sabre rattles because it has to do so. It also has enemies in some places, not just in Europe, or even North America. It has to stay strong, and think strong as well.
However, Ukraine is showing a fortitude that signals a different message to us. It shows that Russia cannot win inevitably and that its fortunes are mere chances in an attack it launched itself.
