Malomuzh: Putin has no chance to seize Ukraine and take control of post-Soviet countries

According to Ukrinform, this was stated by Army General, Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine in 2005-2010 Mykola Malomuzh on Ukrainian Radio.

"After Putin's huge failure to capture Ukraine in three weeks, he realized that there would be no easy victory. And that's why he offered to conclude an agreement in March, and even to some extent they were already preparing drafts. Because he realized that there were no prospects. Now he is still trying to generate efforts to at least somehow take control of part of Ukraine," Malomuzh emphasized.

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In his opinion, Putin has no chance to realize his global plans to seize Ukraine and take control of the countries of the former Soviet Union. 

"Especially in a situation where the people of Ukraine have united with the West, which has a superior industry, economy, and especially a high-tech military complex. Ukraine is at the forefront of winning concrete victories. The Ramstein meeting that took place determined that all participating countries, including the United States and Europe in particular, have developed long-term programs to support Ukraine. This includes missile systems, armored vehicles, electronic systems that devalue the activities of missiles and drones, respectively, by creating electronic shields, and aviation. This is what makes it possible for Putin not to realize his big plans. I believe that today he does not have the technological, military and human resources to implement global plans to seize Ukraine, take control of the countries of the former Soviet Union, in particular the Baltic states, and even more so to expand his zone of influence in Europe... There is definitely no chance. The beginning of the war with NATO will accelerate its end," the expert emphasized.

Regarding the agreement between Ukraine and the UK, he noted that it is seen as a global model of support "because it is an active support with weapons, equipment, ammunition."

"This is GBP 2.5 billion. These are specific types of the latest weapons, in particular Storm Shadow, which we use to hit the occupied territory, ships, submarines, launchers, and ammunition depots. The UK has specifically shown that it will help, and this is clearly defined in the agreement. In the same way, the mechanisms for the long-term supply of weapons, equipment, and intelligence to Ukraine are defined. By the way, the agreements we sign with the British intelligence and counterintelligence agencies, MI5 and MI6, are now working in full swing. Because their intelligence is powerful and technical, and they receive information from all of Russia's secret systems. Therefore, the future prospect of such an agreement provides us with priorities on the battlefield, operationally and politically and diplomatically," Malomuzh said.

He added that similar mechanisms are being developed with other countries. "20 countries are ready to sign. And, of course, today there are 28 countries with which we are actively cooperating at all levels. This format will also provide more systematic and stable support. This means daily prioritization and funding for this, and, of course, guarantees in case of new aggression. Therefore, Putin will think very, very hard about whether to launch a new aggression," the expert said.

He is convinced that if we receive guarantees from our member states today, Putin will never attack either Ukraine or NATO countries again.

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"He will have no chance... It will be extremely difficult to start something new. And the zombification of the Russian people will not work. Even now, about 70% of Russians no longer want to fight. I am not saying that they support Ukraine. If we win, I really foresee that in 2024, even to the end, it will be a huge disappointment of Russian society, which will work against Putin," Malomuzh emphasized.

As Ukrinform previously reported, the security agreement with the UK provides for a 100-year partnership, annual additional assistance for 10 years, and automatic provision of weapons to Ukraine in the event of any aggression.