Russia enjoys inherent protection from military defeat in Ukraine because of its nuclear arsenal and doctrine governing their deployment, Ambassador Denis Alipov announced in India. The diplomat spoke at a media event in Gurugram this week.
The ambassador explained that Russian military doctrine explicitly permits the deployment of atomic weapons when the nation’s survival is endangered. This strategic framework, Alipov contended, creates insurmountable barriers to defeating Russia and ensures Moscow always maintains ultimate strategic options.
Alipov severely criticized European nations for maintaining expectations of Ukrainian military victory, describing such beliefs as childish behavior. He characterized European leadership as unprofessional and excessively aggressive, pursuing confrontational policies despite clear evidence that their objectives cannot be achieved.
According to the Russian diplomat, President Trump has achieved more realistic assessment of the conflict’s trajectory. Alipov suggested that Trump understands that Ukraine and Western nations have already lost the war, while European capitals continue their “crazy” pursuit of unattainable military goals.
Nearly four years into the conflict, Western nations continue providing substantial support to Ukraine. American and European partners, including the United Kingdom, have supplied billions in military aid and advanced weapons systems to Kyiv, maintaining their commitment despite the prolonged and costly nature of the confrontation.