The whole world is locked in Russia’s May 9 Victory Day ceremonies. What Vladimir Putin will say at the ceremonies to commemorate Russia’s defeat of the Nazis in the Second World War is eagerly awaited.
WILL PUTIN DECLARE VICTORY?
According to some experts, Russia was frustrated in the Ukraine war. He failed to achieve the short and easy victory he had expected. He met with great resistance from the Ukrainians. It is stated that Putin has two options before him.
Allegedly, Putin will “declare victory” in his speech in the capital Moscow on May 9.
He will announce the success of the Russian army, which has been focusing on the Donbas for a while, withdrawing from Kiev, and gaining control over Mariupol.
This will end the war.
CALL FOR NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Another option before Vladimir Putin is to spread the war all over Ukraine. There is a lot of public pressure on this issue.
While the “end the war” protests slowed down with record detentions, Russian television broadcasts ignoring Ukraine’s sovereignty.
There are even those who make a fuss of “use nuclear weapons”.
DIFFICULT DAYS OF THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY
The Russian economy is going through hard times due to the sanctions and the growing economic crisis in the world.
“Russia has not been successful in Ukraine” comments also increase the pressure on Putin.
“TOTAL WAR” CLAIM
It was claimed that the Russian President would prefer the “total war” option against Ukraine, and even declare national mobilization.
The claim was also voiced by British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace.
DENIING THE CLAIMS FROM THE KREMLIN
Moscow quickly denied these statements. Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitriy Peskov commented on the allegations as “nonsense”. “This is unlikely to happen,” he said.
However, Russia has long denied intelligence information from the West that it will attack Ukraine.
He started the war on February 24.
While it is eagerly awaited what kind of path Moscow will take on May 9, comments are made that both options will affect the whole world.