The meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump puts many hypotheses on the table. In particular, the absence of Ukrainian president, Volodimir Zelenski, in negotiations. The expert in Finnish war, Emil Kastehelmihe focuses on the distribution of territory, but also, in The security of Europe after the cessation of hostilities.
In statements collected by the Finnish environment the expert points out that “it is very unlikely” that Ukraine delivers the entire Dombás region to Russia “without fighting.” In addition, he says that “It is very unlikely that Russia gives some of the conquered territories.”
Regarding the summit organized by the White House next Friday, August 15, Kastehelmi believes that “kyiv will not consider agreements as feasible or legitimate, if you do not participate in the meeting where important issues are decided.” But for Russia, it is not about land areas, but Change Europe security architecture To ensure herself.
According to the expert in the Finnish environment, the situation in Finland and the Baltic countries do not have to change with the term of the war. However, The Kremlin will place “more Russian military forces” on the border with Europe. “During the war in Ukraine, Russia has established a large number of new units at the brigade level and expanded its existing forces,” he explains.
“Preparing for a conventional attack would require the transfer of troops from other places to the borders of Finland and the Baltic countries. However, he ensures that this is an estimate that describes different scenarios, and the final effects” will only be visible “in the long term.
