Russia has been waging a full-scale war with Ukraine for more than a year. Despite high losses, Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin (70) is not afraid to send hundreds of thousands of soldiers from Russia to the neighboring country.
A new report from the Estonian secret service now reveals the latest insights into Putin’s true goals. The usually well-informed foreign intelligence service analyzed, among other things, the cooperation between China and Russia. Previously classified information has now also been published for the first time.
According to the Estonian secret service, Russia’s main goal is the complete surrender of Ukraine. Putin is convinced that “Ukraine’s resilience and support from the West will collapse sooner than Russia’s sustainability.”
West also in sight
So far, the West has held on to Ukraine. Putin knows that too. It is clear to him that the limit of resilience has not yet been reached, the report continues. Russia therefore intends to continue shelling critical infrastructure, such as electricity and water supplies, in the hope of breaking resistance.
According to the Estonian secret service, the Kremlin boss is convinced that at some point “an exhausted Ukraine will sit at the negotiating table. Once you have negotiated, expect Russia to be able to set its terms and come out victorious.”
The report also contains explosive foreign policy news. So it’s not just about subjugating Ukraine. On the contrary, “the erosion of the unity of the West and the transformation of European security” is also a goal. This means that Putin is also attacking the West, at least indirectly.
Even those closest to you know nothing
Putin’s main goal is clear. The Kremlin boss is concerned about “destroying the unity of the West,” the report says. To do this, he wants to “form coalitions of authoritarian regimes that oppose the West and take an anti-democratic stance.” Putin has already formed coalitions with individual countries. However, the success is only moderate.
Putin keeps even his closest confidants in the dark about his plans for the future. For example, Russian diplomats abroad do not know what the Kremlin is up to now. “The role of Russian diplomats in the West has been reduced to the monotonous repetition of propaganda lies,” the report said. “Russian ambassadors who find themselves in a blackout are regularly forced to improvise at international meetings.”
In addition to improvisation problems, Russian diplomats have other concerns. “Since February 24, one of the new daily worries of Russian diplomats is not knowing whether they will receive their monthly salary in their bank account or, if not, from which colleague they can borrow money.”
New rules of conduct
To appear more confident to the outside world, Putin has even issued new rules for his representatives, the Estonian secret service writes. A “harmonious outward appearance” must be created with uniform dress and manners. “The requirements for men are conservative – a dark blue or gray suit, combinations of different jackets and trousers are allowed, but only as long as the colors match.”
The rules of conduct go into great detail. The code of conduct states: “The bags are purely decorative and may not be used for hands. Perfume should be used in bulk; Hands and nails must be cared for. No visible tattoos or piercings are allowed.”
Source: Blick
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