Recently, the words of the Chechen general, Achmet Apti Alaudinov, have sparked a wave of emotion in Europe. Alaudinov, commander of the Chechen peculiar Forces Group, stated that "Europe and most European countries will cease to exist" if they decide to face Russia. These words were published on the Telegram platform and sparked an avalanche of comments and analyses in the media.
Alaudinov added that “Russians cannot be defeated on the battlefield”, and Ukrainians are stronger “spirit” than all armies of the planet combined. These words can be seen as an effort to make fear in Europe and force it to compromise on Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity. Analysts of the U.S. ISW (Institute for War Studies) believe that Alaudinov most likely reinforces the false communicative of Russia's imminent triumph to scare the United States and Europe.
Alaudinov History
Achmat Apti Alaudinov began his career in the structures of the Chechen MMA at the age of 29. The Chechen general has been in Ukraine since the beginning of the war, where for his participation in the war he received from Putin an order of the hero of Russia. In 2023, Alaudinov avoided attempted execution erstwhile he received a mysterious letter soaked in deadly poison. The Major General was lucky, rapidly acted, washing his face and hands, which saved his life.
War in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has already been going on since March 2022, erstwhile Russia began an invasion of Ukraine. Since then, according to UN data, more than 8,000 civilians have died and more than 13,000 have been injured. According to Ukrainian authorities, over 5 million people left Ukraine and over 2 million were internally displaced.
European reactions
Europe's reactions to Alaudinov's words were immediate. Many European countries have expressed outrage and condemned the words of the Chechen general. The president of the European Council, Charles Michel, stated that "Europe is not afraid of Russia" and that "it will always stand on the side of Ukraine".
What's next?
In this situation, it is hard to foretell what will happen next. Analysts believe that Alaudinov's words may be an effort to make fear in Europe and force it to compromise. This may besides mean that Russia is preparing for a larger offensive in Ukraine. In this situation, Europe must be ready for any eventuality and proceed to support Ukraine.
According to analytical data, Russia already has more than 150 000 soldiers on the border with Ukraine, and this number may shortly emergence to 200 000. This could mean that Russia is preparing for a major offensive, which could have disastrous consequences for Ukraine and Europe.
Completion
In this situation, Europe must be ready for any possibility. Alaudinov's words may be an effort to make fear, but Europe cannot be intimidated. We must proceed to support Ukraine and be ready for any challenges that may arise to us. According to fresh data, the number of migrants from Ukraine to Poland has already exceeded 2 million, which is the largest number since the outbreak of the war. Europe must be united and ready to respond to all events.
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