Alik Bakhshi
War instead of elections
On the eve of the upcoming elections, Putin organized a grandiose military exercise along the entire perimeter of the Ukrainian border, including the Belarusian-Ukrainian one. Understanding perfectly well the possible defeat of his party in the elections and taking into account his declining popularity among the people, the Chekist can easily interrupt the elections by starting a war with Ukraine. It seems that the two dictators have decided that war is the surest way to maintain their power. Of course, Putin does not want a repetition of the Belarusian scenario of unsuccessful elections in Russia, and in this case there is nothing better than a war.
Moreover, the war will finally end the plan, which began in 2014, to return Ukraine to the bosom of the Russian Empire, and also solve the problem of Transnistria. Even if he fails to capture the entire territory of Ukraine, Putin will try to break through the capture of Odessa a corridor to Moldova, completely cutting off Ukraine from the Black Sea.
The West, due to legislative democratic procedures, will not be able to instantly agree on a joint rebuff to the impudent invasion. The advantage of totalitarian power over democracy will be evident. However, in the long term, the defeat of Russia is inevitable, it is only a pity that many people will be victims of Putin's adventure.
09/15/2021
