The results could be discounted according to the data published by Tass, dei illegitimate referenda in the areas occupied by the Russians Donbass to change fate war in Ukraine. The conditional is mandatory because this conflict has accustomed observers to sudden reversals, even in the diplomatic field. But in the last 24 hours it’s been moving Kremlin leave the possibility open new job interviews which, it seems, could become a real option from September 30, if according to British intelligence Wladimir Putin will announce the connection of the areas to be coordinated to the federal government: Zaporizhiain which Donetskin which Luhansk and Kherson.
While Putin’s most loyal “hawk” Dmitry Medvedev plays the role of ‘bad cop’ Repeat that option of using the atomic bomb is far from impossible, diplomacy moves on and off To fly Opening announcements come. After the previews of Turkey days ago then directly from the denied KremlinMoscow’s willingness to discuss peace, today came the message from Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov: After a conversation between the Russian President and the Russian counterpart, he stated that Russia had announced its willingness to do so negotiations begin with Ukraine, “but as the situation changes, so do the conditions.” “The principle basically remains the same. Just like the goals of the special military operation – he explained – the Ukrainians have completely left the negotiating path. That is why the military operation will continue”.
His words sound like an alarm clock for Kyiv and Washington: make up your mind, or we’ll change our minds soon. And the turning point could be the unilateral annexation of the Ukrainian territories in the Donbass and in the south, that could be the bargaining chip for peace: the final recognition of these territories as Russian territories. Putin could resell the liberation of “Oppressed Populations”aware of not being able to achieve further conquests in more anti-Russian areas and with the West, particularly that United Statesthe continue to deliver weapons to Kyivwhile in the federation the partial mobilization it turns out to be a failure. In this sense, Putin’s statements seem important, drawing attention precisely to these areas and declaring that their annexation is now Moscow’s priority: “Today, in connection with a special military operation and referendums in Donbass, the rescue of people in all areas, the in all places where this referendum is held is the focus of attention of our entire society, of the entire country”. A priority that, according to British intelligence services, will become more concrete in the course of the speech to the chambers on September 30th. “A Historical Discourse”, expect Russian media, in which the president, who supports intelligence, could officially announce the annexation of the Ukrainian territories where the referendums were held. So much so that Peskov himself has guaranteed that the political system in Russia, namely the parliamentarians and the executive, are “ready for any changes related to a possible annexation”. Tass reported instead that the vote on joining the upper house of the duma could be scheduled 4th of October.
By the Orthodox Patriarch of Moscow Kirilla well-known supporter of Vladimir Putin who has repeatedly justified himself from the pulpit “Special Ops” in Ukraine he used words you know reconciliation: stressed the importance of one “Spiritual Mobilization” what he says will eventually lead to it Reconciliation between Russia and Ukraine. “Our spiritual mobilization, to which I am now calling everyone, will also help mobilize all the forces of our Fatherland, and at the same time will certainly facilitate in the end full reconciliation between Russia and Ukraine, which share a common space of the Russian Orthodox Church”, he said, which the patriarch confirmed in a sermon after the service in the church Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer In Moscow. “Many are rebelling against Russia and many have bowed their heads desiring to destroy Russia, its identity, its independence and its freedom – he added – Today, above all, we must strengthen ourselves in our faith, fill our churches, pray for them Authorities and for the military, for our relatives and loved ones, and also pray for the Orthodox Church, which in these difficult conditions preserves the spiritual unity of Holy Russia.
From Beijingthe only world power that has offered economic and commercial support to the federation is demanding a decisive step in that direction pacification. there China asked the UN Security Council to help mediate to end the war in Ukraine and agrees to work with the rest of the international community to de-escalate the fighting: “China has always been on the side of peace and is committed to promoting peace talks”, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said Wang Wenbin. “We believe that the Security Council, as the hub of the international security mechanism, should make full use of its mediation role conferred on it by the Charter of the United Nations and take the right direction to end the war and promote peace.”
However, no openness about what Moscow considers to be the most important interlocutor on the Ukraine question, namely the United States. “The weapons we have supplied have been effectively used by the Ukrainians so far. Kyiv has the right to defend itself in the areas that will eventually be annexed by Russia. From our point of view nothing changes, we will never recognize them‘ said the US Secretary of State, Anton Blinken. On the contrary, there is even a relaunch from Washington in a duel with Moscow: the USA is preparing one $1.1 billion worth of new arms shipments for Ukraine, administrative sources told Portal. In the new invitation it will be i Himar’s missile defense systemsAmmunition, different types of Anti-Drone Radar Systems. In response to the referendums, the government is also preparing new sanctions against Moscow.
Meanwhile also a Brussels there is a stunt to the new one sanctions package under investigation, also because of the announced, although not explicit, veto of Budapest. A circumstance that could contribute to the relaxation of relations with Moscow. “The times (for the new package) are not yet ripe,” says a diplomatic source. On the agenda of Coreper A point on Ukraine is foreseen, but there will in all likelihood be further discussion after last weekend European Commission presented the first proposals for sanctions to the permanent representatives of the states. In the new package there should be Ban on technological exportsespecially in the military field, trade with diamonds and a new one list of peoplein particular in connection with the organization of referendums in the Russian-occupied territories.