[Explanation] The situation in Ukraine continues to deteriorate.
On February 25, Chinanews.com invited experts to interpret the latest developments in the situation in Ukraine and Russia.
[Explanation] Hu Xijin, the former editor-in-chief of the Global Times, said that the goal of this Russian military operation is most likely to quickly take down the capital of Ukraine, Kiev.
[Concurrent] Hu Xijin, former editor-in-chief of Global Times
The war will definitely not be the kind of full-scale advance war, one city at a time. If it is fought like that, it will drag on for a long time. If it drags on for such a long time, it may be catastrophic for Russia.
Then in this war it is possible that Russia is targeting Kiev.
[Commentary] Hu Xijin believes that the cause of this war is that the United States dominated Europe's policy towards Russia, using NATO to press Russia step by step, "the general's boots stepped on Russia's border".
[Concurrent] Hu Xijin, former editor-in-chief of Global Times
(NATO) now wants to take Ukraine, and then possibly Georgia in the future. Just this thing is equivalent to stepping on NATO's military boots all the way to Russia's border, which is unacceptable to Russia.
The general trend of NATO's eastward expansion has not changed, and the entire strategic squeeze on Russia has not changed. If NATO's eastward expansion does not stop, then this war will be a matter of time.
[Commentary] On February 25, local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky released a video calling for negotiations. On the other hand, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov said that Russian President Vladimir Putin was going to send a delegation to Minsk to negotiate with the Ukrainian delegation. .
In this regard, Hu Xijin said that only if Ukraine promises to remain neutral will Russia basically achieve its political goals.
[Concurrent] Hu Xijin, former editor-in-chief of Global Times
If the neutrality of Ukraine can be achieved, that is, (Ukraine) promises that it will no longer ask to join NATO, then the basic purpose of Russia in this war has been achieved. If such a result is achieved quickly, then peace can be achieved relatively quickly.
[Commentary] Qiu Zhenhai, a current affairs commentator, said that it is a good thing if the two sides are willing to talk.
[Concurrent] Qiu Zhenhai, current affairs commentator
So if you are willing to talk about it, of course, it is a good thing. Let's see how the situation develops in the future. It can at least reduce the damage of the war. This is the first one.
It's like a fight between boys. If you don't obey me, I'll beat you up. If you beat me up, you'll be honest. In fact, wars between countries are fought. The United States has already set a bad example in Iraq in the past.
[Explanation] Although the two sides have shown their willingness to negotiate, Hu Xijin is not optimistic.
[Concurrent] Hu Xijin, former editor-in-chief of Global Times
The United States will definitely destroy this negotiation, because it has already reached this point. If it is said that Ukraine will reconcile with Russia soon, and Ukraine will accept such things from Russia, then the United States will lose an internal cause if it wants to engage in this place in the future.
If (the United States) wants to continue to dominate this place, then Ukraine must cooperate with him here, not Russia, so I believe that the United States will definitely destroy the negotiations between them.
[Commentary] Hu Xijin said that the final negotiation result also depends on Russia's military actions, and it is more beneficial to the negotiation to obtain a military advantage and obtain a quick victory.
Reporter asked Baokui to report in Beijing
Responsible editor: [Li Yuxin]