At present, the situation between Russia and Ukraine has become clearer, and Ukraine is gradually falling into a disadvantage, but the West seems to find it difficult to accept such a defeat and is still trying various ways to protect Ukraine from losses. Judging by the current situation, the West has mainly made two-handed preparations. The first preparation is to add more leverage to Ukraine and help it gain a more favorable position in negotiations by strengthening its defense capabilities. Recently, Britain planned to provide Ukraine with minehunters to help it boost its naval capabilities, and although it has not yet been able to deliver ships to Ukraine, this indicates a shift in the West's position. The second preparation is to open up another battlefield in an attempt to distract Russia from its forces and buy more time for Ukraine by provoking Russia to launch attacks in other regions.
Recently, there was news that the United States may deploy missiles in Finland and hope to provoke Russia, and even hope that Russia will take the initiative to attack. According to a former Pentagon adviser, Finland and Sweden are considering joining NATO because of concerns about Russia, but in reality these fears are unfounded. In the past, Russia had no plans to launch an attack on Finland, but given Finland's intention to join NATO, will this change Russia's mind? Finland's accession to NATO is tantamount to putting ** on Russia's doorstep, which will undoubtedly make Russia feel threatened. Not so long ago, Russia warned that Finland would be the first victim if tensions between Russia and NATO escalated. In fact, Russia is quite capable of launching an attack on Finland, on the one hand, Finland does not have enough strategic depth and is exactly within the range of Russian firepower; On the other hand, Russia has gradually come out of its predicament, and the economy has shifted to the East, and the West's ability to control Russia has weakened correspondingly. However, judging by the current situation, there is no need for Russia to go to war with Finland. Finland has become a member of NATO, and once NATO's collective defense mechanism is activated, Russia will face a head-on confrontation with dozens of countries. It is believed that Putin will not choose to go to war with Finland unless it is absolutely necessary. Therefore, from another point of view, the current statement of the United States is more like creating anxiety in Finland, which is not only conducive to the deployment of US troops in Finland, but also helps American fire dealers to open up the market. It can be said that the United States has set a trap for Finland, and if Finland and Sweden cannot see through, they may become pawns of the West.
The West's two-handed preparation can be said to be a response to the current situation, but it also exposes their motives to defend their own interests. First, boosting Ukraine's leverage could put Ukraine in a better position in negotiations, but this strategy is not reliable. Past Ukrainian crises have shown that it will be difficult for Ukraine to defeat Russia militarily, even with the support of the West. In the end, Western aid to Ukraine can only play a certain alleviating role, and cannot really change Ukraine's current predicament. Second, the purpose of opening up a new battlefield is to distract Russia's military and buy Ukraine more time by provoking Russia to attack in other regions. However, such a tactic will only increase tensions in the region and could lead to a larger conflict. The West's motivation is not a genuine desire to help Ukraine, but a desire for self-interest.
The current situation between Russia and Ukraine is basically clear, and Ukraine's plight is becoming more and more obvious. However, the West is trying to protect Ukraine in various ways and have an impact on the situation between Russia and Ukraine. On the one hand, they have strengthened their bargaining chips for Ukraine and achieved a more favorable position in the negotiations by strengthening Ukraine's defense capability; On the other hand, it is to open up another battlefield in an attempt to distract Russia's military forces and buy more time for Ukraine. However, the motivation behind these tactics is not a genuine concern for Ukraine, but a consideration of self-interest. The West's approach could exacerbate regional tensions and lead to a larger conflict. In the current situation, the possibility of a war between Russia and Finland is not very likely, and the impact of Finland's accession to NATO is also worth watching. Ultimately, we should maintain an objective attitude, be aware of the complex role of the West in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and work together to maintain peace and stability in the region.