Russia changed its mind about taking Kyiv – Free Press
In Russia, the first persons never talked about the capture of Kyiv, this became a problem due to the large territory and population of the city, the Russian ambassador to the UK announced Andrey Kelin.
“None of our leaders, nor anyone else, has ever said that we would like to capture Kyiv. I do not believe that it is possible to capture or occupy Kyiv. It’s a big city,” he said.
Kelin also believes that there is no need to increase the number of Russian troops in Ukraine.
“We’ll deal with it [положением на Украине] through an operation carried out by conventional means <…> You have discovered that we have not increased the number of our troops. We translate that there are enough of them to deal with this part, ”- added ambassador.
What does it mean? Is denatification and demilitarization possible without the capture of Kyiv?
And here, following the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Sergei Lavrov declaredthat the unconditional priority within the framework of the Russian Federation is the liberation of Donbass, and the free territories where it passes must decide their own future.
What about desire? Is the Kremlin again counting on an agreement with the West?
– It seems to me that this statement is the real intention of Moscow before the start of the special operation in Ukraine, – believes political commentator Dmitry Galkin.
– The Russian leadership certainly did not intend to capture Kyiv with the help of military force. It is unlikely that this happened after the approach of Russian troops to the outskirts of Kyiv, the Ukrainian authorities will leave the city. That control will pass into the hands of pro-Russian forces, who will need Russian help only to suppress the reduction of relatively small groups that remain loyal to the government Zelensky.
It is difficult to say what the belief in such pro-Russian forces was based on. Most likely, the Russian leadership was deceived by their trips and agents in the Ukrainian political space.
As you know, there are no pro-Russian forces in Kyiv. The actions of the Russian troops during the first week came to light in connection with the expectation of an uprising in the Ukrainian army. Only this can explain the fact that the advanced units were left without supplies, and the outskirts of Kyiv occupied relatively small territories that could not move further or hold capture positions.
Significantly, Russian troops delayed a strong tension to capture the military airfield, which can only be explained by the belief that power in Kyiv would soon be seized by pro-Russian troops, and the airfield could be freely used to capture other Ukrainian regions. There is no storming of Kyiv by city forces.
“SP”: – The Ambassador also doubted the possibility of capturing such a city. What is the army for then?
– As the experience of recent cases shows, offenses in a large urban agglomeration lead to the almost complete destruction of low-income and residential buildings. In order to be sure of this, it is enough to recall how Grozny, Aleppo or Mosul looked like after the anti-acting forces were driven out of there.
Obviously, in Kyiv, which is a densely populated city, former disasters have been destroyed, and casualties among the world population are common. In order to avoid them, a months-long siege or the collapse of the Ukrainian armed forces would be needed. If the Ukrainian army would have fled, as happened with the troops Saddam Hussein during the American invasions of Iraq, then Kyiv was detained without any problems.
It seems to me that the Russian authorities were counting on such a course of events. But when it became clear that the Ukrainian troops were ready to enter Kyiv in street battles, the Russian command made, in my opinion, the only correct decision, to withdraw the troops from Kyiv.
“SP”: – We are constantly talking about the mandatory implementation of all the declared goals of the NWO: denazification and demilitarization. Is this possible without the occupation of Kyiv?
– To be honest, I don’t understand what the term “denazification” means. Ukrainian legislation provides for rather severe cases of participation in the activities of Nazi organizations. If there is a practical implementation of Ukrainian laws in Russia, then they really need to fully control the Ukrainian government.
It is necessary to be able to regulate the activity of the Ukrainian organs of the gastrointestinal tract. It is found not only in Kyiv, but also in the field. Most likely, the Russian plans cover that, as the Russian units cross the shipments, the Ukrainian leadership, including the military command, will flee the country with the infected. As you know, this did not happen. Therefore, it will obviously not work to create a Ukrainian government controlled by Moscow, which would control most of the territory of Ukraine and strengthen the decision on a global explosion.
As for demilitarization, now the Ukrainian army is much better armed than before the outbreak of hostilities. So the achievement of this goal is also unattainable, and the Russian authorities are no longer mentioned about it.
“SP”: – Here Lavrov adds fuel to the fire, calling the liberation of Donbass the unconditional priority of the special operation. The rest can not be released?
– The Russian leadership is aware that the achievement of the proposed goals is necessary. More precisely, their achievement of a high level of tension strength and significant resources. The result of such actions was a severe socio-economic crisis, from which Russia may not get out without taking into account geopolitical concessions.
Therefore, the Russian authorities set themselves tasks that they can solve without resorting to faith in their own measures and without endangering Russia’s terrorism in order to control most of the Ukrainian regions.
“SP”: – At the same time, Lavrov does not believe that the sanctions will be lifted after the end of the NWO. In your opinion, does someone in Moscow think that it is possible to stop at the liberation of the Donbass or the whole of Novorossia, and make friends with the West again?
— It’s hard for me to even imagine how much optimism you need to have in order to calculate that the Russian leadership can foreseeably restore relations with the US and the EU in the future, at least at the level that they reached before February 24.
But as long as the effects of the coronavirus infection continue, Washington and London have the opportunity to put pressure on European countries for their consent to limit anti-Russian restrictions. In addition, not only Western banks and corporations, but also the structures of other countries, including one that is rather favorably disposed towards Russia, intend to reduce the spread with Russia as much as possible. First of all, because of the fear of a new trial.
Russian corporations have effectively lost access to foreign natural resources, and their logistical arrangements are taking shape as transport and insurance companies refuse to be regulated by them. As soon as the hostilities stop, the threat of a decision (perhaps even some sanctions) will disappear, and the situation in the field of international economic cooperation will improve significantly for Russia. Therefore, the expectation of quick action is necessary in order to restore relations with the West, in order to stop the isolation of the Russian economy.
– I think Ambassador Kelin should determine the western border, that nothing extraordinary is happening in Ukraine – export secretary of the political council of the “Other Russia” E.V. Limonov” * Alexander Averin.
— But it is unlikely that this point of view at the present time can be at least somewhat popular in Britain. Mr. Kaelin’s attempts to please Britain.
“SP”: – And if in essence – about the “capture” of Kyiv?
– Taking Kyiv is really very difficult. This is a big city, and Russia cannot scatter the lives of our soldiers during an assault.
However, one must understand that the denatification and demilitarization of Ukraine without occupation of the capital, observable and financial center, which is Kyiv, is impossible. So our troops will inevitably end up in Gostomel, and even in Kyiv itself. The only question is the time and price that are needed for this. In any case, our adversary will pay more for an order of magnitude.
“SP”: – Are there any signs of “drain” in Kelin’s words? So Lavrov believes that only Donbass would die …
“Let’s just call his unfortunate phrase a mistake.
We, the citizens of Russia, remember the 1996 Khasavyurt Treaty. Words such as the Minister Lavrov’s in an interview with a French TV channel are alarming. At the same time, Mr. Lavrov says that in their future they must take responsibility for this territory.
I think Lavrov’s words are just a euphemism, and the future of the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions of Ukraine has already been decided. They will not return to Ukraine. The future part of our country will be decided by the situation on the fronts. The more for the purpose of implementation, the more Russia pays, the more radical will be our demands for the implementation of the settlement agreement.
Certainly, there are political forces in Moscow that wanted to negotiate with the West. However, an iron curtain has already descended across Europe. It is impossible to return to the past. The question now is how cold the Cold New War will be. As we can see, Europe from Russian resources (and this is not only oil and gas, but also, for example, metals) turned out to be underestimated. It is possible that the conditions in the ongoing economic war will be set not by the enemy, but by our side. Well, it will be possible to talk about the possibility of detente in ten years, hardly before.
* The organization is not registered by the Ministry of Justice of Russia.