French newspaper believes that President Putin's 'bet' has been successful

According to RT, in an interview on LCI TV (France), Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Le Figaro, Yves Treard, said that Ukraine's counterattack had failed, and that Russian President Vladimir Putin's bet on turning this conflict into a long-term confrontation, which would last so long that it would tire the Ukrainian army and drain the spirit of the people of this Eastern European country, was working.

"And we have seen that. What have they been talking about in the last two weeks in Ukraine? They are talking about presidential elections with the participation of politicians. And people who are not professional politicians are starting to challenge Zelensky's strategy. Among them, there is the head of the Ukrainian General Staff" - Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Le Figaro, Yves Treard said.

According to Mr. Yves Treard, Ukraine is currently facing three challenges. First, signs of disagreement in views, typically the Ukrainian army increasingly criticizing President Zelensky's decisions. Second, the growing division between the front and the rear in the country. Third, Ukraine is worried about the West stopping support, because this is beneficial to the Russian President.

"Of course, I want to say that Mr. Putin is very happy to see this. He clearly realizes that public attention is gradually shifting to another conflict, and perhaps the West will no longer be able to guarantee supplies for both armies. Moreover, it is unthinkable that the United States will abandon Israel. Because this is a solid nirvana. It does not matter whether it is the Republican or the Democratic Party, because abandoning Israel is impossible" - Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Le Figaro, Yves Treard analyzed.

The deputy editor-in-chief of Le Figaro newspaper said that all of this is related to the field of psychology. But according to Mr. Yves Treard, the psychology of war affects the spirit.

"For me, this is very important. That is why I really think that, on the front, to a certain extent, President Putin has won" - Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Le Figaro, Yves Treard commented./.