Retired US colonel slams Zelensky’s ‘victory plan’ and calls for end to failed ‘Ukraine strategy’

Retired US colonel slams Zelensky’s ‘victory plan’ and calls for end to failed ‘Ukraine strategy’ The “victory plan“ Volodymyr Zelensky is going to present to the White House this week is unrealistic and dangerous, Earl Rasmussen, a retired lieutenant colonel and international consultant, tells Sputnik, warning that Ukraine is essentially pushing for direct escalation with Russia. According to Rasmussen, “Zelensky’s going to say that we need to take the war, the conflict to Russia,“ targeting both military and civilian infrastructure, which could lead to catastrophic outcomes, especially if nuclear facilities are involved. Rasmussen highlights the significant involvement of Western intelligence in Ukraine’s operations, stating, “When he goes deep into Russia, those weapons systems basically need intelligence from the United States.“ This, he believes, makes the West a full participant in the conflict, pushing NATO further into the war and risking global escalation. Rasmussen emphasiz... Source: Geopolitics Live