While Ukraine, together with the United States and European partners, is actively pursuing diplomatic solutions to achieve a just and lasting peace, the russian dictator is publicly sending the opposite message \u2014 one of escalation and threats.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f Speaking at a meeting of the russian ministry of defense board, vladimir putin claimed about the alleged \u201cpossibility of increasing the pace of the offensive\u201d and the russian army\u2019s \u201cstrategic initiative\u201d. Such rhetoric is a classic element of wartime propaganda, designed to mask the real situation on the battlefield.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f A separate part of his remarks focused on strategic weapons \u2014 the \u201cposeidon\u201d, \u201cburevestnik\u201d, and \u201coreshnik\u201d missile systems \u2014 which putin routinely uses as tools to intimidate the international community. He also stated that improving russia\u2019s strategic nuclear forces remains a priority. This is yet another reminder that the kremlin deliberately relies on blackmail rather than negotiations.<\/p>\n
These demonstrative threats are primarily aimed at Ukraine\u2019s partners. The kremlin\u2019s goal is to influence political decision-making, reduce support for Kyiv, and impose a scenario favorable to moscow on the international community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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