The Russian Federation cannot suffer military defeat in its conflict with Ukraine due to its nuclear weapons capability and willingness to employ such weapons if necessary, according to Moscow’s ambassador to India. Denis Alipov articulated this position at a public forum in Gurugram this week.
Alipov highlighted Russia’s military doctrine, which authorizes nuclear weapon use when the nation’s survival is at stake. This doctrinal framework, he asserted, fundamentally prevents adversaries from achieving victory and establishes absolute limits on what can be accomplished through conventional military operations regardless of resources deployed.
The ambassador expressed disdain for European nations’ continued hopes for Ukrainian success, describing such expectations as juvenile behavior. He accused European leadership of unprofessional conduct and persistent belligerence, maintaining aggressive postures despite clear impossibility of achieving their strategic goals through military means.
Trump’s understanding of the conflict represents more realistic assessment, according to Alipov’s account. The Russian diplomat suggested that the American president acknowledges that Ukraine and Western supporters have already been defeated, while European nations irrationally persist in believing they can reverse the military situation.
The conflict has persisted nearly four years, throughout which Ukraine has received enormous Western military and economic assistance. The United States and European allies, including Britain, continue supplying sophisticated weapons platforms and billions in financial support to Kyiv, sustaining Ukraine’s defensive capabilities despite the prolonged and costly nature of the confrontation.