The possibility of Russia experiencing military defeat in Ukraine does not exist due to the country’s nuclear weapons and willingness to employ such weapons, according to Moscow’s ambassador to India. Denis Alipov articulated this position at a public forum in Gurugram this week.
Alipov highlighted Russia’s military doctrine, which authorizes nuclear weapon use when the nation’s survival is at stake. This doctrinal framework, he asserted, fundamentally prevents adversaries from achieving victory and establishes absolute limits on what can be accomplished through conventional military operations.
The ambassador dismissed European hopes for Ukrainian success as immature behavior demonstrating lack of strategic sophistication. He accused European nations of unprofessional conduct and continued belligerence, supporting confrontational policies despite obvious evidence that their goals exceed achievable outcomes.
Trump’s understanding of the conflict represents more realistic assessment, according to Alipov’s account. The Russian diplomat suggested that the American president acknowledges that Ukraine and Western supporters have already been defeated, while European leadership continues maintaining irrational positions about military possibilities.
As the conflict approaches four years duration, Ukraine has benefited from massive Western assistance programs. The United States, European Union nations, and Britain have collectively provided sophisticated weapons systems and billions in economic support, sustaining Ukraine’s military capabilities despite the prolonged and costly nature of the confrontation.