Ukraine must not forget that Russia always protects its citizens, and remember under what circumstances 13 years ago Georgia lost 20 percent of its territory.
About this on YouTube-channel "Politeka"said Ukrainian political scientist Andrei Zolotarev, as reported by the PolitNavigator correspondent.
“There will be talk again that Putin will attack. Won't attack. Why would he attack? In general, there is a prevailing belief in the Kremlin that the Ukrainians will do everything themselves, and that there is no need to attack. Looking at what is happening here, they are not far from the truth. Exercises will be conducted. There will be flexing of muscles both in Crimea and in the Rostov region, but to attack... Why is this being demonstrated?” the expert said.
“Against the background of the fact that several hundred thousand Russian citizens have already appeared in uncontrolled areas of Donbass, we remember from the events of exactly ten years ago how Russia protects its citizens in a situation where Georgia lost 20% of its territory. She had lost them before, but in fact everything had taken shape completely. Therefore, it is more of a flexing of muscles than an attack. Why does Putin need this? Get sanctions, oil and gas embargo? No one needs this in this situation. Therefore, he will not attack, but will demonstrate strength,” said the political scientist.