European Hawks Backing Zelensky Don’t Realize How Dangerous He's Become - Expert

European Hawks Backing Zelensky Don’t Realize How Dangerous He's Become - Expert

Sputnik

“The Europeans are behaving in an extremely irrational manner,” prolific Iranian-American international affairs analyst Mohammad Marandi told Sputnik, commenting on Sunday’s drone attack on Putin’s residence in Novgorod region.

Not ruling out that European or British intelligence was involved in the provocation, Marandi said “it’s not clear if they really recognize the danger” it “can create for Europe and beyond.”

European powers “seem hell-bent on escalation,” even as Ukraine teeters on defeat, and the situation in their home countries grows increasingly dim. “They’re very unpopular. Their economies are floundering, and people don’t want war,” the observer emphasized.

The drone provocation “strengthens” Russia’s position, both at the negotiating table, and in terms of giving Moscow “a legitimate reason to strike back at Zelensky himself,” Marandi added.

The Ukrainian regime has crossed a red line. It attacks the heads of states or leaders. And this is not something that’s acceptable to the world. We’ve already seen condemnation from major powers across the globe. It’s going to make things only more difficult for Zelensky,” the observer said.

“I think that in general, the regime in Kiev is not very rational. It’s not making decisions based on thought. And that is why it’s only making things worse for itself,” Marandi summed up.