Kathrine Frich
The Kremlin, he argued, uses peace talks as propaganda rather than genuine negotiation.
The Kremlin, he argued, uses peace talks as propaganda rather than genuine negotiation.
A new wave of rumors spreads in Ukraine
Talk of a “quick end to the war” has started to circulate in Ukraine in recent days.
According to military officer Jānis Slaidiņš, such rumors create serious problems at the front.
Soldiers fighting Russia are left confused and frustrated when they hear political statements that peace may be near.
Frontline morale takes the hit
Slaidiņš warned that what politicians say has a direct impact on the men and women at the front.
“What politicians have done has an impact on the soldiers at the front,” he stressed during a television interview.
He argued that optimism from officials can become dangerous when it does not reflect the reality on the battlefield.
Politicians promise peace too easily
Several members of Ukraine’s parliament have been making public claims that the war will soon end.
Articles and interviews suggest that the conflict may be over in a short time.
But such declarations, Slaidiņš said, do not match the reality of a war that has already lasted three and a half years.
War fatigue across Ukrainian society
It is not surprising, Slaidiņš noted, that people long for peace.
“Quite often, politicians say what potential voters want to hear. It’s clear that the war has been going on for 3.5 years, people are tired, they want peace, because there is currently no end in sight,” he explained.
But wishing for peace does not make it a reality.
Moscow shows no sign of stopping
Slaidiņš reminded viewers that Russia has not given up on its invasion.
Despite enormous losses, the Kremlin still refuses to withdraw its forces or admit failure.
“It is clear that Russia is not going to end the war at the moment,” he said, pointing out that none of Moscow’s stated objectives have been achieved.
Diplomatic talks have become a farce
For the Latvian officer, it is also clear that diplomacy is not working.
The Kremlin, he argued, uses peace talks as propaganda rather than genuine negotiation.
“The Kremlin has turned all diplomatic negotiations into a farce,” Slaidiņš emphasized, underlining why promises of a quick deal should not be trusted.
Rumors damage mobilization efforts
The officer warned that talk of an imminent peace harms Ukraine’s ability to mobilize new soldiers.
“If the war is going to end right away, why do we have to go there to mobilize? It’s all over now,” he explained.
Such thinking, he added, is not correct and could weaken the defense of the country.
Possible Kremlin influence
Finally, Slaidiņš suggested that some of these rumors may even be stirred by Russia. “It cannot be ruled out that this is the Kremlin’s finger,” he said.
Moscow has long been known to try to influence internal affairs in Ukraine, and spreading false hope about peace could be part of that strategy.
This article is made and published by Kathrine Frich, which may have used AI in the preparation
