Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to “go all the way” in the war in Ukraine, while at the same time making a prediction that Kiev will soon be ready for negotiations with Moscow.
Thus, the Russian publication mk.ru commented on Putin's visit to North Korea and Vietnam, which the Russian media described as “historic“.
The real results and consequences of the new era of “great friendship” between the Russian Federation and North Korea are still shrouded in fog. Much has already been announced, but the key elements of the political puzzle are still known only to a narrow circle of people, the publication points out.
Putin said that Western countries want to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia on the battlefield. “What does this mean for Russia? For Russia, this means the end of its statehood. This means the end of the millennial history of the Russian state. And then the question arises: why should we be afraid? Isn't it better to go to the end?“ Putin asked rhetorically.
The Russian president also claims that Western countries will replace Volodymyr Zelensky next year and the new regime in Kyiv will be open to negotiations.
Russian media also ask the question how far will the already inevitable deterioration of relations between Moscow and South Korea go? This country is one of the most economically significant in the world. Because of the pact signed between Moscow and Pyongyang, the South Koreans said they would consider sending weapons to Kiev, which would be a major blow to Putin's ambitions.
Regarding the so-called "negotiations" offered by the Putin regime, they effectively mean the capitulation of Ukraine. Putin demanded that Kiev give up 1/5 of its territories, as well as future entry into NATO. Ukraine has repeatedly stated that it will not allow such a "peace" and will negotiate only after the withdrawal of all Russian troops from the occupied territories, including Crimea.