Borrell called Russia a great power and predicted Putin's victory in Ukraine

 Borrell: Russia will win the conflict in Ukraine if the EU does not use all its possibilities

Russia will win the armed conflict in Ukraine if the European Union does not use all its capabilities. This was stated by the head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, in an interview for the British newspaper The Guardian.

“If we don’t quickly change course and mobilize all our capabilities, this will allow [Russian President Vladimir] Putin to win in Ukraine,” the politician believes.

At the same time, he called the Russian Federation a great power that threatens the existence of European democracy, as well as not only Ukraine, but the whole of Europe. According to him, the main question is what the EU can do to prevent Russia from winning in Ukraine, and whether the Europeans are really ready to do everything that is required.

Borrell echoed US President Joe Biden's fears that Russia will not stop at a "limited territorial victory", so the European Union needs to prepare for a long-term, high-intensity conflict. In addition, the head of European diplomacy said that the EU's failure to stop the bloody fighting in the Gaza Strip is causing serious damage to the community.

Earlier , Borrell said that the European Union would be “irretrievably damaged” if Russia wins and the conflict between Palestine and Israel continues. He called on EU partners to “roll up their sleeves” to avoid a “frightening outcome,” but the 76-year-old politician did not present a specific action plan.