Russian President Vladimir Putin is under pressure. He must show that he can win, and the most achievable victory is in Eastern Ukraine, say sources in American intelligence to CNN. According to sources, Putin is focusing on a victory in the East before May 9, when Russia will celebrate the victory and the end of World War II.
British intelligence also reports increased activity in southeastern Ukraine.
Zelensky will defend in the east
On the night before Sunday, Zelensky expressed that he also believes that the south and east will come under tougher attacks now.
– What is the goal of the Russian forces? They want to conquer both the Donbas and southern Ukraine, Zelenskyj said in his daily video speech to the nation, reports BBC.
– What is our goal? To protect ourselves, our freedom, our country and our citizens, he continued.
Zelensky’s defense of eastern Ukraine could pose significant challenges to Russia:
– Despite Russia’s efforts to reduce Ukrainian air defense capability, Ukraine continues to be a significant challenge for Russian air and missile operations. As a result, Russian aircraft are still vulnerable to short- and medium-range air defense systems, the British Ministry of Defense writes on Twitter.
It can prevent Russia from gaining a foothold in these areas, the update says.
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While the fighting appears to be intensifying in the south and east, progress is being reported in the negotiations. Leading negotiator David Arakhamia told Ukrainian TV channels that Moscow had agreed on Ukrainian key positions “orally”. There is one exception: the requirement of Crimea. They do not agree, reports AFP.
If Vladimir Putin wants to achieve both peace and victory before the important Russian celebration on May 9, Russian forces must be on the offensive in the south and east while Russia and Ukraine meet for negotiations.
Meeting between Zelensky and Putin
This means that an upcoming meeting between the two presidents, which David Arahamia indicated was in the cards, will be challenging. With increasing fighting in the south and east, and a world paralyzed by what is being uncovered where Russian forces have withdrawn, negotiator Turkey has a tough job creating a diplomatic negotiating climate. The date has still not been set, but the dealer said according to the AP news agency that the meeting will take place in Turkey.
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