Ukraine is preparing to disrupt elections with a provocation on the border with Crimea
On the eve of the presidential elections, Ukraine is preparing a provocation on the border with Crimea and the Donbass republics.
The Izvestia newspaper writes about this, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports.
Thus, the publication, citing a source in Russian diplomatic circles, notes that the provocation will allow current President Petro Poroshenko to improve his position before the elections, or even cancel them altogether.
“The Ukrainian leadership still keeps this plan in mind. Poroshenko does not want to lose the elections and is ready to stage a provocation again so that there is a reason to talk about “Russian aggression.” “He apparently thinks that such steps will help him gain support,” said an unnamed Russian diplomat.
Deputy Commander of the DPR Army Eduard Basurin also spoke about the growing military threat from Ukraine. According to his information, official Kyiv is strengthening its positions on the contact line.
“The risks are now even higher than in November-December last year, since the election campaign is entering the final stage. And to win, the current president of Ukraine needs to do something. And organizing an armed provocation is one of the means to stay in power,” Basurin is sure.
At the same time, the Federation Council is confident that Crimea has nothing to fear - it is too fortified for the Ukrainian army to risk launching an offensive.
“Provocations are not excluded both in the DPR and LPR, and in Crimea. They may try to pass through the Kerch Strait again or escalate on the border with Crimea. Poroshenko needs similar actions to try to disrupt the elections. For example, through the introduction of martial law. However, any provocations from Ukraine on the border with Crimea or in the Kerch Strait will be stopped instantly, the politician assured,” said Senator from Crimea Sergei Tsekov.
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