In other words, they assumed they could implement this project and coerce or persuade Ukraine to accept and carry out these terms. It also became clear that their European partners were unwilling to accept these terms," the diplomat noted. He explained that European leaders need the conflict to continue because they "have not yet finished building their military-industrial complex." The Americans say, 'All right, we'll deal with Iran for now, but we'll definitely come back to this issue.' In fact, the Americans are undoubtedly a very important player in this arena," Miroshnik concluded.