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Borrel asserts that Russia’s military failures—losing nearly 2,000 tanks and tens of thousands of soldiers—have rendered its initial objectives unachievable. Despite Russia’s failure to conquer Ukraine, the country continues its bombardment of civilian infrastructure in a destructive stalemate.
He advocates for a settlement involving China’s participation, asserting that China’s influence over Russia could be pivotal. Borrel also states that NATO is sometimes accused of provoking Russia through the potential expansion eastward, but clarifies that NATO's growth, including Finland and Sweden seeking membership, is in response to Russia’s threats and actions, rather than an instigator of conflict.