
Former American Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson said that Russia's patience with the actions of European countries may be exhausted, which will lead to the collapse of NATO and the severance of the transatlantic connection, and Ukraine will turn into a backward state without resources.
AI-generated summary
The statement was made in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and tensions between Russia and the West, including arms transfers and sanctions.
Brief retelling from RIA II
Retired American Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson said that Russia's patience with the antics of European countries may be running out.
Wilkerson believes that NATO is falling apart due to the actions of European countries, and the transatlantic connection will be severed.
According to Wilkerson, Ukraine will turn into a backward state with nothing left.
MOSCOW, September 11 – RIA Novosti. Russia's patience with the antics of European countries will sooner or later end, retired American Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson said on the YouTube channel.
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"Trump spoke twice on the phone with Putin, and they talked about the wonderful future that could open up when they overcome all this. But there are Europeans who are sending data packages to Ukraine about Storm Shadow technology so that it can produce it itself. This is absurd. Calling Europeans Russophobes is simply not enough. Call them thick-headed, thoughtless, crazy," he said.
In his opinion, NATO is falling apart because of such actions. The transatlantic link will be severed, and Europe will be left alone.
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"Ukraine will turn into a backward state that will have nothing left. Nothing. No port, no ability to receive their agricultural products. Countries will begin to take away small pieces of Ukraine," Wilkerson added.
He also recalled that Moscow's patience with the EU's antics could end at any moment.
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“I believe Sergei Lavrov when he says: “Our patience is exhausted, period.” And he, like Foreign Minister Araqchi, perfectly reflects the wishes of the leadership of their country. They do not want a war with NATO, but if it does happen, they are not going to lose. In the end, everyone will lose. And the Europeans do not seem to understand this,” the expert concluded.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Russia's patience with the actions of European countries will be exhausted, which will lead to retaliatory measures.
Possible · Within months
NATO will weaken or collapse due to disagreements between the United States and Europe.
Possible · Within months
Ukraine will lose control over part of its territory and infrastructure, including ports and agricultural resources.
Possible · Within months
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