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For years he took part in discussions on the international political scene and shook hands with key state representatives until he ordered an attack on Ukraine on February 24, 2022. How the world has misjudged Russian President Vladimir Putin (70)! Only a few politicians and experts had thought him capable of such a step.
This unpredictability is a cause for concern given the vast nuclear arsenal. With 6,255 nuclear warheads, Russia has the largest in the world. The West is therefore training the Ukrainian government not to provoke and corner the Kremlin with attacks on Russian territory. Western allies also warned Ukraine not to take advantage of the situation and attack enemy territory during Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin’s march to Moscow on Saturday.
Thanks and bid
But the reaction to this march on Moscow showed us an unexpected side of Putin. After the mercenaries made him sweat with their heavily armed convoy, he avoided wartime rhetoric and hate speech in his speech on Monday. On the contrary, he thanked his troops and offered the Wagner fighters solutions: join the regular army, return home or defect to Belarus.
Wagner boss Prigozhin, who initially called Putin a ‘traitor’, apparently got away with it. On Tuesday, the Kremlin announced that proceedings against him would be discontinued given the end of “criminal activities”. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (68), the main target of Prigozhin’s criticism, is allowed to stay on.
Putin thrives on scare tactics
His response exposed Putin. She confirmed to us that he only understands the language of strength. But it also showed us that Putin does not necessarily resort to extreme measures and is even willing to make certain compromises when his back is against the wall.
Ukrainian journalist and war observer Denis Trubetskoy writes about Putin on Twitter: “One must, of course, continue to act wisely, but irrational and exaggerated fears must finally be let go. Finally. Because Putin lives on the fear of others – and not really on his own strength. ”
Source: Blick
I am Amelia James, a passionate journalist with a deep-rooted interest in current affairs. I have more than five years of experience in the media industry, working both as an author and editor for 24 Instant News. My main focus lies in international news, particularly regional conflicts and political issues around the world.
