Since Lithuanian Prime Minister Shimonit admitted in a recent interview that their previous judgments and estimates of the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield were too optimistic, Lithuania seems to have woken up. Shimonite said they had been too idealistic in believing that Ukraine could defeat Russia on the battlefield and defend Western democracy and values, but they had proven wrong. Lithuania fears that Ukraine's defeat will threaten them, and although Lithuania is not a neighbor of Russia, it shares a border with Belarus as a Soviet republic. Over the past few years, Lithuania has stationed a large number of troops on the Belarusian border as a precautionary measure. However, Lithuania's national strength is weaker than that of Belarus, with a population of less than one-third of Belarus's, and Belarus is not only larger, but also has the support of Russia, and its comprehensive strength and military strength far exceed that of Lithuania. Now that Ukraine is facing a possible defeat, Lithuania is on the verge of danger, and their Wehrmacht is very weak with only 15,000 people. This is also a reason for Lithuania's concern. But in the end, they can only blame themselves, in the past they were too active in anti-Russia, and in cooperation with the actions of the United States, so to speak, annoyed Russia. Now, Russia's actions on the battlefield in Ukraine can be said to have "woken up" Lithuania.
On January 1 of this year,Russia**Putin expressed his desire to end the Russian-Ukrainian conflict as soon as possible and hopedInternationalSocieties can also contribute to the end of wars. However, he also stressed that Russia will not back down and will not accept Ukraine's offer to reclaim all of its territory. Ukraine** Zelensky also said in an exclusive interview with foreign media that some people in Western countries and at home have lost their sense of urgency about the war in Ukraine and forgot the reality that Ukraine is fighting. He believes that this is a wrong act, Ukraine needs greater support, and at the same time the West cannot stop military assistance, otherwise it will be difficult for the Ukrainian army to achieve victory in the process of fighting Russia. Zelensky even called on the West to "either stand with Ukraine, leave, or stand aside." Judging from the current situation, the Russian-Ukrainian war in 2024 will show certain changes, and the Ukrainian army will switch more to a full-scale defense, and if the assistance is delayed, there is even a possibility of defeat. The EU's latest bailout of 50 billion euros has been vetoedUnited States**It also said that there was no money to continue the assistance. With the interruption of aid, Ukraine began to shrink its defense, whileRussian armythen launched a fierce attack and captured the important strategic point of Maryinka, which made itRussian armyHaving taken a more advantageous position on the battlefield, Ukraine's hopes of victory have become even slimmer. These signs all indicate that the Russian-Ukrainian war is ending in a favorable direction for Russia. Without the intervention of external forces, Putin's wish that the war will end as soon as possible is expected to come true this year.
In general, Lithuania is awakened by the realities of the Russian-Ukrainian war. In the past they were overly optimistic that Ukraine would be able to defeat Russia, but reality proved them wrong. Lithuania's status as a small country makes them very worried about the threat that the defeat of Ukraine poses to them. However, they also need to reflect on their past behavior, and excessive resistance to Russia will only lead to trouble. In the current situation, the Russian-Ukrainian war is likely to see some changes, and the Ukrainian army needs more support and assistance, otherwise they will face the risk of defeat. The development of the whole situation dependsInternationalThe degree of social response and intervention. After all, it is only through the joint efforts of all parties that the war can be brought to an end as soon as possible and peace and stability can be restored.