Ukraine has been attacking Russia strongly in recent days, some bears that occur before the celebrations of May 9. On that day, this Friday, the traditional parade will take place, which this year commemorates the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. Traditionally it has been a time to show Russia’s power and strength. Also this year.
The president of Ukraine, Volodimir Zelenski, has declared that The security of the leaders who participate in the celebrations, from Venezuela to Brazil, through China, is an issue that is responsible for Russiaso cannot assume responsibility Therefore, in a context of supposed three -day truce approved by Vladimir Putin to have the party in peace. What happens is that kyiv’s suspicions that this unilateral armistice was going to break.
Russia said Monday that He had also repelled a Ukrainian attack in the Kursk region. On Tuesday, the Russian Defense Ministry declared that air defenses destroyed a total of 105 Ukrainian drones During the night, some of which were heading to Moscow. A non -stop, when negotiations sponsored by the United States do not advance and.
Arkady Moshes, researcher at the Finland Foreign Policy Institute, explains to the local newspaper what Ukraine attacks are a logical action in a war in which the busy today plays the loser role. “When you are the helplessYou want to hit Where it hurts the most“says Moshes.” Ukraine wants to demonstrate to Russia that she also has to suffer“He adds.
According to Moshes, Ukraine attacked Moscow due to symbolic value of the city. “The attack shows that Russians are unable to protect their own airspace, even in the capital area,”
The attacks on Kursk, on the other hand, They question Russia’s long data statements that the region is under Russian control. “Now we see that Russia is having to evacuate towns and small cities that are close to the border. “
Moshes sees attacks in Ukraine as part of a escalation of war. Consider that it would be very reckless that Ukraine Attack the celebrations of Victory Day In Moscow. “Point to the parade would be too much”, ditch. According to the expert, this would cross the red line of Russia and the consequences could be disastrous.
“That would not only mean a massive counterattack, but would not rule out the possibility that Putin decided to use a nuclear weapon”
The first of the reasons is that guests participate in the parade International. The second reason is the Russian leader, Putin. Moshes says that it is impossible to predict reactions Psychological of Putin. “This 80th anniversary is important For Russia and for Putin personally. If Ukraine attacked the parade, I think All restrictions would be eliminated“, dice. “That would not only mean a massive counterattack, but would not rule out the possibility that Putin decided to use a nuclear weapon.” In addition, an attack on the parade would slightly change the posture of the hostile Russians towards Ukraine.
Moshes explains that Victory Day is really important for Russians: on that day they can be truly proud of their country and remember the victims. “I don’t know if there is another country where the feeling of victory in World War II is still as strong as in Russia. And it is not the result of the propaganda“, insists the analyst.
Moshes believes that Ukraine should Understand that attacking the Victory Day parade would cost them expensivesince Russia’s response would be massive.
