As long as Putin has resources, he will neither stop nor pause. And if Russia becomes exhausted, it will likely receive support from China, which seeks to use the war in Ukraine to weaken the West, limiting its ability to counter Chinese expansion in Asia, Africa, and South America — not to mention Taiwan.Ukraine is at the center of intersecting geopolitical schemes and scenarios. Even if global attention shifts elsewhere (and there will be many local conflicts) the Russian threat will remain for a long time. The Rashists will always try to wipe Ukraine out; they are indoctrinating children for future invasions and developing long-term strategies to destroy Ukraine.I don’t want to scare anyone with grim predictions; in reality, wars of this intensity rarely last very long. But this year, and possibly the next, Ukraine will need to “grit its teeth”. And when the pause finally comes, there will be no lasting peace.And now the most important point: Ukraine must understand that there is no returning to a purely peaceful life as long as Russia exists. Therefore, the country’s survival plan must focus on supporting the military-industrial complex and the defense forces, while actively countering the information war — even within the territories of its partners. Equally important is working toward the collapse of Russia by supporting the nations within the empire that seek independence — Carthage can be destroyed from within. And, of course, maintaining fortifications along the line of contact with the barbarians is essential.I will not repeat what has been written countless times about the inefficiency of the current government in managing the country and the slow pace of developing and acquiring new types of weapons. This government will remain in place for the current stage of the war, and then it will be replaced. But if Ukraine does not become a technological leader in military terms, and if future leaders do not prioritize military and information defense, the enemy will return — stronger and faster than before. The responsibility for these vital changes lies with all of us.When the time comes to make choices, your instinct for self-preservation will guide you. I hope it does.SourceAbout the author. Volodymyr Ariev, Member of Parliament of UkraineThe editorial team does not always share the opinions expressed by blog authors.