
AI-generated summary
The statement was made in the context of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, where Western countries are supporting Kyiv with military and financial assistance.
Russia does have an advantage over Ukraine on the battlefield. This was stated by the former NATO representative in the Russian Federation John Lowe, he was quoted by The Independent newspaper.
"[Russian] President Vladimir Putin thinks he's winning, and I think he's right," he said.
According to Lowe, many in Western countries believe that the situation is changing in Kyiv's favor, but they are wrong because "the Russians have an advantage in the air and are actually making the Ukrainians pay for what they did."
He emphasized that Ukraine's situation could deteriorate very quickly, and the West would have to bear the burden of responsibility for it. At the same time, as the former NATO representative noted, Western leaders do not fully understand all the risks.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Ukraine's position on the battlefield could deteriorate very quickly
Likely · Within weeks
The West will have to bear the burden of responsibility for Ukraine
Likely · Within months

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