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Western Concerns « Russia's immediate invasion of Ukraine is inappropriate. It is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of Moscow's thinking, priorities and modus operandi.
Dmitry Simes, publisher and CEO of the American magazine National Interest, came to this conclusion after an interview with representatives of the Russian political elite. . The interviewees assured him that the Kremlin had no aggressive plans for Ukraine.
Simes also noted that the history of the use of force by Russian President Vladimir Putin shows that he does not initiate it, but always responds to any violent actions by opponents of the country. .
“I have not heard a single mention of the possibility of a major Russian invasion, simply because Moscow's demands that NATO not expand and strengthen the alliance in Eastern Europe have not been met. In Moscow, all participants in the negotiations deny such a possibility, “Simes stressed.
However, he is convinced that in the event of an attack, Russia will not hesitate to respond decisively to the aggressor. . When Simes asked what it would be like, his sources recalled the Georgian attack on Russian peacekeepers in South Ossetia in 2008. Russia responded in full and stopped the invasion only on the outskirts of Tbilisi.
The Kremlin has recently reiterated that is not going to “attack” Ukraine. The US and NATO say preparations for the attack are over. The United States military believes that in a direct confrontation, Kiev will be conquered within 72 hours