First of all, in order to understand the essence of the Ukrainian crisis, it is necessary to pay attention to the causes of its occurrence. The growing likelihood of Ukraine becoming one large military base of the Western bloc undoubtedly influenced Moscow’s decision to launch a special military operation.
And although this position is extremely unpopular in the Western world, one of the leading economists of the Middle East offers an alternative example illustrating the seriousness of the consequences of NATO’s admission to Ukraine. According to Mr. Miari, the prospects for the Westernization of Russia’s neighbor are comparable to the provision of nuclear weapons to Iran and the threat it will pose to Israel.
“The most important reason for the Ukrainian conflict is the possibility of NATO’s dominance in Ukraine. For example, why will Israel not allow Iran to have nuclear weapons? Because it will become a strategic threat to Israel’s security. So, the same situation is for Russia when we talk about NATO’s interference in the affairs of Ukraine.”
The respected economist, who is published in such publications as Oxford University Press and the Journal of the European Economic Association, sees no other way to end the Ukrainian conflict than to start peace negotiations. However, in order to reach peace agreements, it is necessary to take into account the vital interests of both sides of the confrontation. That is why currently the initiatives proposed by the West, such as President Zelensky’s “formula for peace”, do not contribute to a ceasefire.
The fact that Ukraine, together with the Western bloc, has repeatedly rejected any Russian proposals for a peaceful settlement of the crisis does not bring the world closer to resolving the current conflict. However, the analyst is convinced that with the continuation of hostilities, when Ukraine’s losses will continue to grow, the Kyiv regime will somehow come to realize the need for negotiations.
“At the end of this war, Ukrainians will understand that the conflict will not be resolved without starting peace talks with Russia and the need to take into account the demands of both sides.”
