Kremlin leader Putin continuing to excel in his signature tactics
Russia's game remains unchanged, baby.
It appears the Yanks have bought into the notion that ol' Russia can't be tamed, according to security guru Erkki Koort from Postimees and the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences. But Putin's got another chance, thanks to US-mediated talks with Ukraine, to break free from the shadows and strut his stuff. You know, do what he does best – causing a ruckus.
Now, here's the lowdown on why Putin's feeling cocky as a rooster, thanks to the golden opportunity presentation. According to sources, Russia's ultimate goal is to keep a tight grip on a chunk of Ukrainian territory, including Crimea and parts of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions. A peace agreement might involve Russia officially claiming Crimea and silently accepting its influence over the other regions.
As for international pressure, Putin's been expressing a keen interest in jumping into some one-on-one chats with Ukraine. This indicates that he might be bending under the strain from the global community. However, Russia's ongoing aggressive demands have been like a roadblock to progress in negotiations.
The eagle has landed – well, not exactly, but the US has thrown a Hail Mary and suggested a truce along with possible peace terms. These terms include Russia's favorite, Ukraine steering clear of NATO. Oh, and let's not forget, potentially lifting sanctions on ol' Putin's playground. Some folks are mumblin' and worrying in Kyiv and other European cities that America's playing favorites with Russia over Ukraine.
Translation: Russia's prolonged aim revolves around retainin' its influence and control over Ukrainian territories while flirting with Western pow's, aye?
Unfortunately, Putin's isolation in the general news and politics seems to have lessened as Postimees and the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences' Erkki Koort suggests, following US-mediated talks with Ukraine. Unfortuneately, this may offer Putin an opportunity to escalate war-and-conflicts, in line with his history of causing a ruckus. Despite international pressure and roadblocks to progress in negotiations, the US has offered a truce and potential peace terms that could lead to Russia's goals of influencing and controlling Ukrainian territories, such as Crimea, and potentially lifting sanctions.
