US envoy Kellogg: Putin understands deep down that he cannot win this war

Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy for Ukraine, has expressed the opinion that "in his heart of hearts [Russian leader Vladimir Putin] realises he can't win this".

Source: The Guardian, quoting Kellogg

Quote: "I think probably in his heart of hearts he realises he can't win this. This is an unwinnable fight for him, long-term. It's not going to happen."

Details: The publication notes that Kellogg likely expressed support for the idea of shooting down Russian drones or aircraft that violate NATO airspace.

Quote: "The way you respond to something like this, from a military background, I would say sometimes you raise what is called the risk level to do it. I will give you a good example. … A few years ago, 2015, the Russians had a Russian fighter invade Turkish airspace. What did the Turks do? They shot it down. Okay, that will get you attention really fast, won't it?

Now, that's what I mean about raising your risk level. I know it's the dangerous thing to do. I've got it. I understand that. But sometimes you have to ask yourselves, where do you go?"

Background: On Monday, 29 September, Kellogg confirmed that US President Donald Trump considers it appropriate for Ukrainian troops to launch long-range strikes on Russian territory.

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