**Russia Attacks Ukraine, Showing True Intentions**
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, said on November 17 that Russia has launched a major air attack on the country. This shows how Russian President Vladimir Putin responds to attempts at peace.
Sybiha said that Russia sent drones and missiles to peaceful cities and civilians. Ukraine’s air defenses shot down around 140 of these attacks. The main target was the energy grid. Sybiha stated, “This is war criminal Putin’s true response to all those who called and visited him recently.”
**Appeasement Fails**
Recently, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with Putin on the phone. This call came after a two-year silence between them. Scholz condemned Russia’s war in Ukraine and urged Putin to leave Ukrainian territory. However, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry expressed concerns that this conversation might give Putin hope for easing his international isolation.
**Uncertainty About Western Support**
There is growing uncertainty about how long the West will support Ukraine. This is due to Ukraine’s setbacks on the battlefield and Donald Trump’s victory in the US election. Some fear that Washington might withdraw its support, forcing Kyiv to make painful concessions.
**Ukraine Seeks Strength Over Appeasement**
In response to these concerns, Ukrainian officials are seeking a more resolute approach. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated, “Certainly, with the policies of this team that will now lead the White House, the war will end faster.” This shows that Ukraine is looking for strong leadership to bring an end to the conflict.
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