US General Alexis Grinkevich, nominated by US President Donald Trump to be the supreme US commander in Europe, has expressed his firm belief that Ukraine can win the war against Russia. He made the bold statement during his confirmation hearing before the US Senate, USA Today reports.
The German publication Focus.de points out that Grinkevich's words are in sharp contrast to the position of the Donald Trump administration.
Grinkevich said: “I think Ukraine can win“. He said that Ukrainians are fighting with impressive determination when their homeland is threatened.
It is difficult to imagine such stubbornness if one has never experienced such a situation, he said, quoted by „Ukrainska Pravda“ . His words were in response to a question from a senator about the prospects for the conflict in Ukraine.
It is striking that Grinkevich's optimism contradicts the official line of the Trump administration, which relies on a diplomatic solution to the conflict and does not believe in a military victory for Ukraine.
Trump and his Vice President J.D. Vance made their views clear during a memorable meeting with Zelensky in February. The American president launched a sharp attack on the Ukrainian president at the time, saying that he „does not hold cards in his hands“.
As the future Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, Grinkevich will play an important role. It remains to be seen to what extent he could use his influence to advocate for Ukraine.