Vladimir Putin closed the year by challenging the conservatives and staging them in the form of a precise order. extensive television interview (extended beyond four hours) he was destined for the race, where he rehearsed the whole order of action. The event had as its central themes the conflicts of the war, in which Russia is the main actor, with little regard to the nation’s economy and He threatened the proposal to the historical enemy.
A conversation to raise the spirits. As we said, the event comes to close the information year in Russia under the title “The results of the year with Vladimir Putin”. In addition to speaking and analyzing the events, Putin included selected questions from regional journalists, war bloggers and ordinary citizens.
Always football with sound The president highlighted military progressespecially in Ukraine and Syria, since the Russian army must achieve all its objectives in what it calls a “special military operation.” According to the commander, Russian forces are gaining ground every day and change is “expected” at the front.
Not to Zelensky and “maybe” to Trump. Putin repeated the position Not recognizing the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr ZelenskyThe legitimate interlocutor denied that he would make any agreement with the government. Thus, the Russian leader also expressed his willingness to negotiate in the future under a series of parameters. Of course: Ukraine should adopt a neutral status, not join NATO, reduce its military capabilities and lift Western sanctions against Russia.
In addition, Putin ruled out a cease-fire, at least imminent, advocating an agreement that offers “long-term guarantees.” These conditions were quickly answered on the other side, describing them maximalist and inappropriate for Ukraine and its allies. However, Putin showed readiness to meet with Donald Trump, noting that would be open about the proposed peace from another US administration.
Economy of Russia. Another one is about the legs. In this regard, he did not refrain from explaining that the long-term invasion had begun to take its toll on the Russian economy. With annual inflation of 9.3%, the Central Bank of Russia is under pressure interest rates reached a historic 21% in October.
Although Putin recognized these figures as “terror”They confirmed that real wages and disposable incomes have shown growth, describing the economic situation as “generally stable and secure”.
The behavior of the nucleus. The Kremlin leader emphasized the renewal of Russian nuclear doctrine that we discussed several weeks ago, thus allowing pre-emptive strikes against significant threats, including conventional ones, based on nuclear forces. He also once again highlighted his Oreshnik ballistic missile as an example of Russia’s military capabilities.
Missile competition. And then came the star moment of appearance, perhaps speaking, perhaps not, Putin, in a defiant tone, an idea that no one expected; by the “missile war” with the United States of America in Ukraine to demonstrate the ability of * The new Russian hypersonic Oreshnik missile against US defense systems. Proposals, no doubt, to ponder this more aggressive plan and seek to confirm the perception of the strength of the Russian military.
The proposal was quickly met with skepticism and criticism, especially by Zelensky, who describes the proposal as completely irrational. According to Putin, for this hypothetical nuclear duel both sides must choose a designated target in a real game where the stake chosen by the Americans against the Russians must be covered. “We are ready for such an experiment.” Putin said.
Oreshnik is a problem. Now it is known to us type of weapon The hypothesis of a “missile duel” proposed by Putin should explain what it means to start a proliferation. Things are known about the Oreshnik, but other things are not important because Russia itself has never revealed the true capability of this hybrid fighter.
The nation fired its first weapon into the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on November 21, in which Putin was presented. Ukraine’s response was the first use of ATACM ballistic missiles America and Britain’s Storm Shadow to attack Russian territory with the permission of the West.
Of origin and design. Analysts who recovered the launched missile explained that to Oreshnik medium range similar to ballistic missiles planned modification of the intercontinental RS-26 Rubezh (although officially discontinued in 2018, the Pentagon suggests The plan is summarized in part). In this case, Oreshnik has maximum width to 5,500 kilometersenough for most of Europe, but less than the global Rubezh set.
In addition, it exhibits physical differences, such as a smaller diameter, which suggests adaptations closer to targets. Although it is still a theory, if we pay attention to its similarity with the RS-26, this was developed by the Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology in 2008; in solid fuel ballistic missilesmobile and medium range (IRBM). Derived from the RS-24 Yars, it was approximately 12 meters long with a diameter of nearly 1.8 meters. Although it reached intercontinental explorations, this could only be done with light loads, because ” limited to central regions with nuclear warheads or conventional Again, according to this, we can get an idea about Oreshnik.
Opportunities. Oreshnik to carry six warheadseach furnished with provisions. This design is unusual for long-range ballistic missiles, but analysts suggest it takes advantage of existing technologies, optimizing their effectiveness without requiring complete redesigns. That said, although the recent attack on the Dnipro caused no deaths and limited damage to factories, it shows the impact the destructive capacity of the missile even for passive warfarethe agents descend at speed.
It is about the war and its people. The Russian proposal/challenge/uproar must be understood in the context of the event, and it is assumed by common sense that an armed duel could never take place. But a simple idea seems to have a clear underlying message. The use of Oreshnik is not only to seek advantages in battle, but also let’s project the resilience of the Russian military industry facing Western sanctions. Missile weapon; the longest range in Europeit emphasizes the nation’s intention to demonstrate its technological superiority and its willingness to avoid conflict if necessary.
Putin ended his televised marathon by admitting that the invasion of Ukraine had changed his personal outlook he has lost his sense of humor and rarely smiles. In addition, he defended his plan to go to war in 2022, arguing that the collapse of the nation would be avoided and, if he had the chance, he would launch an offensive sooner and more ready. According to the leader, the operation not only saved Russia, but led her away from the “side of the abyss”.
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