The director of the Research Center on the Army, Conversion and Disarmament, Valentin Badrak, commented on the recent actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the expert, the Oreshnik missile attack was not only aimed at creating pressure, but also at trying to strengthen the position on the eve of important political events.
Speaking to the Ukrainian television channel Espresso, Badrak noted that Putin’s current actions have a long-term goal, which points to January 2025. The expert believes that the Russian leader seeks to influence Donald Trump’s future decisions to achieve advantages political and strategic. At the same time, Badrak emphasized that one of Putin’s tasks is to maintain his image as a winner in the eyes of the Russian audience.
Speaking about the Kremlin’s military strategy, the expert stated that despite the pressure of Russian troops on the territory of Ukraine, the use of nuclear weapons is unlikely. Even in the event of massive attacks with Ukrainian drones, despite the provisions of the nuclear doctrine, Putin is unlikely to dare to use these weapons. According to Badrak, this confirms that the Russian president is acting cautiously and is not willing to take extreme measures.
The expert suggested that key decisions on the current situation will be made in January 2025. Badrak described what was happening as a “game of nerves”, the outcome of which will be known early next year.
Previously, Kursor wrote that Trump commented on Putin’s words about escalation from the West.
A spokeswoman for Trump’s campaign said he wants to achieve peace through force.
