Part 10/17:
Hajis provided a sobering outlook: Putin is unlikely to negotiate until he perceives a clear path to defeat or unacceptable losses. France and Germany's moves to bolster Ukraine suggest a recognition that conflict may persist longer than anticipated—the end-of-year scenarios forecast a stalemate if Western support remains inconsistent.
He warns that if the West fails to increase economic pressure—especially on Russia's oil and gas industry—and continues to hesitate in providing robust military aid, Moscow could sustain its campaign or even strengthen its position through attrition tactics.