Russia-Ukraine Conflict: The war between Russia and Ukraine has been going on for more than 9 months. There is no sign of an end to this war. Russian President Vladimir Putin has still maintained his tough stance on the conflict. Not only this, Ukraine has also demanded to re-issue the arms help received from the western countries to end this war.
In the midst of Russia’s targeting of Ukraine’s energy bases, a statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin has surprised everyone. In fact, Vladimir Putin has said in his recent comment on the Russia-Ukraine conflict that ‘the situation in some parts of the country was ‘very difficult’. Because, the Kremlin had isolated itself. This claim has been made by quoting news agency Reuters. Let us know in 5 points what claims are being made regarding the Russia-Ukraine war…
Is Putin ‘afraid’ of difficult situations?
News agency Reuters quoted security agencies as claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin said, “Yes, it has become difficult for us. Along with Donetsk and Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhya areas have become very difficult.” Amidst all this, Russian President Vladimir Putin met his counterpart Alexander Lukashenko in Belarus on Monday, due to which an atmosphere of fear was created in Ukraine.
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Actually, Ukraine felt that the neighboring country Belarus could come forward to help Russia in this conflict. However, Alexander Lukashenko again reiterated that his country would not be a part of the Ukraine war.
Putin ‘elder brother’, but Belarus will stay away from the conflict
While praising Putin, the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has called him his ‘elder brother’. Lukashenko said that ‘Russia can handle things without us. But, we cannot handle things without Russia. Several thousand people have died since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in February. This is the worst conflict in Europe since World War II.
Zelensky claims war will end as soon as weapons are received
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has demanded to increase the aid of weapons. In his daily statement, Volodymyr Zelensky said that ‘weapons, ammunition, new defensive systems… everything. Which will increase our ability to end the war soon. By the way, one of the main demands of Kyiv is to increase air defense. Zelensky said in a video link that ‘100 percent air defense shield will be the most successful step for Ukraine against Russian aggression. We need to take this step now.
Blackout crisis in Ukraine
Through kamikaze drone attacks being carried out by Russia, buildings in the capital of Ukraine are being targeted, including buildings like power grids. Due to this, blackouts are happening in many parts of Ukraine. Local authorities said that 23 of the 28 drones were shot down on Monday, but the attacks have caused power outages in many parts of Ukraine. With the onset of winter, now Ukraine is also facing blackouts.
What does Russia want after all?
News agency Reuters quoted Vladimir Putin as saying that Russia does not wish to merge any country into its country. This claim has been made at a time when there is a possibility that the ambitions to take control of Ukraine have increased rapidly in Russia. Putin said that ‘there is no profit issue here’. This is not to establish authority over anyone. This matter is about the framework of policy making.
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