Trump's future national security advisor calls war in Ukraine "meat grinder" that must end

Florida congressman Mike Waltz, who is set to become national security advisor to newly elected US President Donald Trump, described Russia’s war against Ukraine as a "meat grinder" and compared it to the trench warfare of World War I.

Source: Waltz on Fox News Sunday, as reported by European Pravda

Details: When asked to comment on the Biden administration's decision to allow Ukraine to use anti-personnel landmines, Waltz referred to them as "smart mines" but emphasised that the decision must be part of a broader strategy to end the conflict.

"It’s just an absolute meat grinder of people and personnel on this front. It’s more akin to World War I trench warfare," Waltz said.

He noted that Trump is concerned about the conflict.

Quote: "President Trump is incredibly concerned about the carnage that’s taking place there (and) about how do we restore deterrence and bring peace." 

Waltz added that Europeans must play a central role in this process.

When asked why Trump does not frequently discuss the situation in Ukraine publicly, Waltz replied that the new president is "worried about escalation and where this is heading".

"We need to bring this to a responsible end… We need to restore deterrence, restore peace, and get ahead of this escalation ladder rather than responding to it," Waltz said.

Background: Waltz also stated that the Biden administration's approval for ATACMS strikes on Russian territory contributes to escalation.

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