Zelensky Does Not Expect "Real Escalation" on the Ukrainian-Russian Border

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According to him, Russia wants "raising the degree" to show the West's indecision in supporting Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Time magazine that he does not expect an "escalation" of tensions with Russia, despite the buildup of the Russian military presence along the eastern borders of his country. “I want to clarify everything,” Zelensky said in the interview. - We do not claim that there will be a real escalation. It may just not be in anybody’s interests.” “What [Russia] wants to do is raise the degree just enough to show that the West will hesitate in its support for Ukraine, that they don't really see us as a partner,” Zelensky said. “It's kind of a test,” he added. Zelensky traveled to eastern Ukraine last week to personally assess the situation on the ground. “They want us to be afraid,” he said, referring to Russia. “They want the West to fear the power of Russia, its might. There is no big secret about. " Meanwhile, the head of Zelensky's Office, Andriy Yermak, asked the United States to deploy Patriot missiles in Ukraine. “Ukraine is on the defensive against Russia - not only for us but also for the West,” he told Time magazine. - Where does the United States deploy its Patriot missiles? The nearest ones are in Poland. They should be here."