Earlier this year, during a post-meeting conference with prominent Russian business leaders, Putin explicitly stated that sanctions should be anticipated and integrated into their business strategies, emphasizing the need to work towards achieving Russian technological sovereignty, which is currently nearing 100%. Regarding the issue of stolen assets, Russia has accepted that they are irretrievably lost, and this loss is not viewed as a significant concern…
Russia continues to operate in a methodically clear-headed and well-planned manner. In contrast, it appears that Ukraine resorts to random, emotionally-driven acts of vengeful terrorism, primarily aimed at inflicting harm on Russian civilians in retaliation. Such emotionally charged behaviors are also evident on the battlefield, often serving as hopeful distractions while their battalions of troops are frequently ensnared in obvious traps and encirclements…
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