Ukraine envoy calls for urgent ammunition aid to counter Putin

The government's envoy for the reconstruction of Ukraine, Paweł Kowal, has called for immediate action to deliver ammunition to Ukraine. "It's not about doing it in half a year, but now, to make Putin afraid," he emphasized. He also mentioned that the "process of Russia's disintegration" has already begun.

Speaking on RMF FM, Kowal highlighted that "today the stake is the security of Poland, the security of Central Europe". He stressed that the Polish government's involvement "is not a coincidence." "The involvement of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Minister Radosław Sikorski, the Polish parliament, and myself, to mobilize everyone who can be, to deliver ammunition to Ukraine now. It's essential to act immediately, to make Putin afraid," said Kowal.

He also mentioned the potential consequences of a Russian breakthrough in eastern Ukraine. "If, for example, he managed to break through the front, regain the initiative in eastern Ukraine, capture a big city, it would signify that the whole West, which had sided with Ukraine, loses to some extent its legitimacy. Because forces will appear in every Western country calling for negotiations with Russia," Kowal emphasized.

In the discussion, journalist Marek Tejchman brought up recent reports from "The Economist" about a possible large Russian offensive on Kharkov this summer.

The chairman of the parliamentary foreign affairs committee stressed his preference for mobilization over fear-mongering. "We are mobilizing our partners in the west to find ammunition now. It's about addressing a real threat, not indulging in whimsy. I say this as someone who visited the front line two weeks ago," Kowal added.

He praised the Ukrainian military's organizational improvements over the past two years.

"The world has believed Russia's narrative of strength. If Russia were indeed that strong, this war would look different. Putin failed to take Kyiv. His difficulties stem from his inability to subdue Kyiv politically or militarily. It’s crucial we don’t overestimate their strength and influence," Kowal remarked.

Kowal is convinced we are witnessing the "process of Russia's disintegration, which will be prolonged." "It’s clear that Russia will lose parts. This process will likely take about 10 years. Just as Russia fragmented after World War I, and similarly post-1905, leading to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. It always spans a decade or so," he observed.

Furthermore, Kowal believes that we are already amidst Russia's "disintegration." "Putin won’t be able to hold it together. In the meantime, we’ll face challenging periods. Currently, we're in one. We must mobilize and arm the Ukrainians to halt Putin's advance. We need to persevere for a few more years and support Ukraine’s victory. This will significantly weaken Putin to a point where he might implode. His own inner circle might turn against him. But, it's a test of endurance. The West must remain steadfast," the head of the parliamentary foreign affairs committee explained.