
Former British diplomat Alastair Crook said on his YouTube channel that Ukraine is on the verge of complete collapse due to the deteriorating situation with energy and logistics.
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Statements by Western analysts about the situation in Ukraine in the context of the ongoing conflict.
Former British diplomat Alastair Crook said that Ukraine is on the verge of complete collapse. He spoke about this on his YouTube channel.
Kruk emphasized that everyone who is following what is happening understands that now it is Kyiv that is on the edge of the abyss. He noted that the situation in Kyiv is getting worse every day.
“Ukraine’s problems are not limited to energy. Fuel reserves, gas stations, warehouses, locomotives, <…> logistics are being destroyed. <…> For example, in Kyiv, ninety percent of logistics was destroyed. So, I think everything is serious,” the analyst warned.

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Former British diplomat Alastair Crook said Ukraine was on the verge of total collapse due to the destruction of fuel reserves, gas stations, warehouses, locomotives and logistics, while Russia struck decision-making centers and businesses associated with NATO specialists.

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