Former Croatian president: Conflict in Ukraine has potential to escalate

The war in Ukraine has the potential to expand and grow, former president of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic said at the IX Global Baku Forum, Report informs.

She noted that this conflict will determine the attitude towards Russia. At the same time, it is necessary to maintain a dialogue with the Russian Federation about peace, she said.

The main task is to protect Ukraine without starting a war with Russia, she added. Nobody wants a war with Russia and the spread of this conflict to other regions, she said.

Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic noted that energy prices are already rising and an energy crisis is expected.