Kurt Volker, the U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine, believes that Ukraine will not be able to regain uncontrolled territories.
He told BBC about this during his visit to the Donbass.
He believes that the transfer of lethal arms to Ukraine will facilitate the establishment of peace – because if a country can not keep the red line, it will be an “invitation” for a new offensive.
Volker also notes that the UN peace-support mission in the east of Ukraine and sanctions will show the Russian Federation that it “will not be able to capture more territories without negative consequences for itself”.
“Of course, Ukrainians will not be able to return the territory already seized by Russia. Russia is too strong,” – Volker said.
“But the price of further offensive for Russia has already grown and will continue to grow. Therefore, those who are in Moscow should ask themselves: what do we get from this, what are our people dying for?” – the U.S. Special Representative added.