The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, called for the expansion of possible formats of aid, including the option of considering the introduction of troops.
Czechia is not against the troop deployment to Ukraine
Pavel emphasised that we are not talking about the full introduction of troops into Ukraine's territory but rather about new forms of assistance, not combat interaction.
I am in favor of finding new ways, including continuing the discussion about a possible presence in Ukraine. Let's not limit ourselves where it is not necessary, stressed the Czech President.
He emphasised that his options are identical to conducting Ukrainian military exercises on the territory of partner countries.
Ukraine, despite the attack, is still a sovereign country, Petr Pavel emphasised.
According to him, conducting exercises on Ukraine's territory does not violate international law.
Pavel also added that what form of help they choose depends on them.
Western analysts believe in Ukraine's ability to win
According to US Army War College research professor John Denny in an article for Defense One, Ukraine can turn the situation around in the criminal war unleashed by Russia if it can hold out until next winter.
While much remains unclear, it seems clear that if Congress fails to fund more military aid to Ukraine or if U.S. policy changes dramatically after Inauguration Day 2025, Kyiv may be forced to plead for peace, the expert warns.
In his opinion, the most vivid evidence that a more protracted war can favour Ukraine is the return of defence production capacities to the USA.
For example, the United States increased the production of 155-mm shells much faster than expected and plans to increase it further, the analyst notes.
However, Dani emphasised that currently, Russia will benefit from transferring its economy to military lines, which Western countries will probably not do.
However, from Russia's point of view, perpetual war is becoming increasingly unpleasant and possibly unsustainable. ... In particular, the second mobilization is politically difficult even for Putin, and will probably lead to another mass exodus of men of military age from the country, the expert suggests.
He added that Ukraine is currently in a challenging situation.
Nevertheless, if Ukraine can hold out until 2024 - and if the United States fulfills its role, because Kyiv's chances of a final victory may increase, not decrease, Dani predicts.
