The OPD outlined how NATO could defeat Putin.

The North Atlantic Alliance is well-armed but psychologically unprepared for war with Russia. This was stated on Friday, January 3, by Mikhail Podolyak, an advisor to the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, in an interview with the television channel FREEДОМ.   Thus, the official responded to statements from several Western politicians indicating that the Alliance would be ready to counter Russian aggression in 3-5 years.   "NATO countries have a significant amount of weaponry, which is much more effective, but they are not prepared to use it. Consequently, if in 5 years Russia maintains its current pace of militarization and authoritarianism, NATO stands no chance," he said.   Podolyak noted that the Kremlin understands that NATO countries "will never and in no way" be psychologically ready for war with Russia.   "Therefore, Russia is gradually raising the stakes in this war, slowly lifting taboos and rules, particularly the rules of warfare. Accordingly, it is preparing a foothold, especially if it does not lose in Ukraine right now. Thus, the only way to defeat the Russian Federation is to do so through Ukraine, meaning Ukraine can achieve this," said the advisor to the head of the Office of the President.   Podolyak added that if Ukraine cannot defeat Russia, "then NATO countries should prepare for extremely severe consequences."   The Office of the President of Ukraine responded to threats from Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to strike "at the decision-making center" in Kyiv with the Oreshnik ballistic missile. They believe this indicates "signs of simply incredible total fear from Putin."