Vladimir Stonikov

Vladimir Stonikov is a professor of international relations at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations in Russia. He is known for his insights on geopolitical conflicts, particularly the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Stonikov has commented on the recent ceasefire violations, arguing that Ukraine has breached its commitments regarding attacks on critical energy infrastructure. He suggests that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not genuinely seeking to end the conflict but is instead using the situation to regroup Ukrainian forces while relying on support from European allies.