Putin plays Trump, Trump now plays back: expert on Storm Shadow strikes on Russia
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Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:38:00 +0300

Dmytro Zhmailo, co-founder and executive director of the Ukrainian Center for Security and Cooperation, shared his opinions with Espreso TV.“I’ll remind you that a few days ago, I think the day before yesterday, there was a strike on Bryansk. At that time, we used Storm Shadow missiles, which are air-launched and hadn’t been heard of for quite a while. And here, regarding Trump’s statement, I completely agree with you. Putin is playing him, making him look like a fool, so he responds in the same manner: ‘The Americans sold them to the North Atlantic Alliance, the North Atlantic Alliance decides what to do with them — it can keep them or give them to Ukraine. I have nothing to do with it,’” he said.Dmytro Zhmailo emphasized that it is crucial not to waste time now and that all partner actions must be synchronized, as Russia will try to stall Ukraine and improve its position on the front.“That’s why it’s very important that at this point in time there is no delay, that sanctions are actually implemented, and that everything is coordinated with our European partners, followed by concrete actions. We really don’t want attacks to continue during this difficult autumn-winter period, with Russia doing everything possible to trigger heating, electricity, and other crises, gaining time to improve its tactical position on the front. Considering the current rhetoric, of course it concerns us, especially the talk about Tomahawks, which supposedly take at least six months, but it’s entirely possible that the process has already started and will be revealed when Ukrainian forces are ready. That’s why it’s important to proceed step by step. And I believe that all the international opportunities to do so definitely exist,” added the military expert.On Tuesday, October 21, the Defense Forces targeted the Bryansk Chemical Plant, which was making fuel for Russian missiles used to attack Ukraine
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