FT: Ukraine Has A Real Chance To Put Pressure On Putin

Long-range strikes are making an impression on the Kremlin.

Russia’s war against Ukraine is increasingly taking on the characteristics of an aerial conflict: the widespread use of drones has virtually deprived both armies of the ability to maneuver on the front lines.

Against this backdrop, Kyiv has a real chance to put pressure on Putin’s regime, forcing the dictator to the negotiating table. This is discussed in the article Financial Times.

The publication notes that Ukraine has significantly increased its medium- and long-range strikes this year. Ukrainian UAVs and missiles are striking Russian military facilities, logistics hubs, oil refineries, and defense plants, including those in Crimea. At the same time, Russian ballistic missiles remain the main threat to Ukraine.

As of today, Russia is capable of producing about 70 such missiles per month. But last month alone, Russia fired 198 missiles at Ukraine.

The FT emphasizes that the U.S.-made Patriot systems remain the most reliable defense against ballistic strikes, but Ukraine has exhausted its stockpile of interceptor missiles for this air defense system.

The publication urges allies to urgently transfer their existing missile stocks to Kyiv and accelerate the production of new ones. Long-term options include granting Ukraine a license to manufacture missiles for the Patriot system—a proposal already under discussion by the Americans—as well as the development of European SAMP/T NG systems and the creation of new, more affordable designs.

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