Poland’s Security Chief Says Putin Is “Winning” While Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Fears a Loss
Jacek Siewiera, the head of Poland’s National Security Bureau, cut a straight‑forward line over Radio Zet: the Russians are in the lead, both in initiative and on the ground, and if you only look at how many kilometers of land have changed hands, Moscow is clearly ahead.
He summed it up with the concise refrain used in a recent interview with the Financial Times:
- “The Russian side unquestionably holds both the initiative and the advantage on the battlefield.
- “If we measure the war solely by the area of land occupied, Russia is undoubtedly winning this war.”
Across the borders, Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine’s foreign minister, took a sigh of frustration to the same magazine, warning that the status quo is propelling Kyiv toward a doomed outcome:
- “If it continues like this, we will lose the war.”
With each side sounding the alarm in its own way—Poland viewing the fronts as already tipping in Russia’s favor, Ukraine counting the steep climb to a potentially unwinnable finish—international observers are left questioning whether there is a middle ground where the tide might still turn.
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Sir Richard Moore’s Stark Warning: If Ukraine Falls, Putin Will Keep Going
In a candid talk with the Financial Times, the former head of MI6, Sir Richard Moore, laid out a chilling blueprint for what could happen if Kyiv loses the war. He says the consequences will ripple far beyond Ukrainian borders.
Key Takeaways from the Interview
- “If Putin nails Ukraine, he won’t stop there.” He warned that a victory in Kiev would trigger a new wave of aggression toward other nations.
- “The world is in a more dangerous state than ever.” Moore, drawing on 37 years in intelligence, highlights unprecedented risks for Europe.
- “Ukraine’s funding is a lifeline.” He echoed Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba’s plea that ongoing financial support is essential to keep the war from tipping.
- “Putin’s tolerance, not Ukraine’s readiness, matters.” Kuleba insists we should ask: what does Putin stand to gain, and how far will he go?
Why the Alarm is Waking Up Europe
Ukraine’s frontlines are tough, but the situation is a lot worse than the chilling months of early 2022. Kuleba’s words echo a deeper truth: the battlefield is not the only place where pressure mounts. The political and economic fronts are fighting just as hard.
Quotes That Live In Your Head
“If it continues like this, we will lose the war,” Kuleba warned. Meanwhile, Moore said, “In 37 years in the intelligence profession I’ve never seen the world in a more dangerous state.” Both caution that every move is a step toward a larger storm.
Bottom Line for Europe
When a country like Ukraine stumbles, an ambitious leader like Putin could exploit that success, setting sights on other flags. It’s a stark reminder of the stakes—not just for Kyiv but for every nation that shares the same continent.
