Ukrainian war, splits in the Kremlin: Peskov accused for his statements
Russia is experiencing heavy troop losses during the war in Ukraine, and this “is a major tragedy for the country.” This was stated by the spokesman of the Kremlin, Dmitry Peskov, in an interview with the British broadcaster “Sky News”. He then said that the objectives of the Russian special operation in Ukraine will be achieved both militarily and within the framework of the negotiation process and the special operation could be completed “in the near future”. “The operation continues, we are reaching the objectives. Substantial work is being carried out both militarily, in terms of progress of the operation, and through the negotiators who are in the negotiation phase with the Ukrainian counterparts”.
For these words Peskov ended up in the center of the viewfinder. The hawks went wild against Peskov. Reports Republic:. «What are the” significant “losses? And what are the “non-significant” ones? C.what about the victims of eight years of Donbass genocide? And our fighters in Mariupol, who grit their teeth, save civilians under fire and demand a true denazification, understand nothing of tragedy? “, Wrote Turchak, evoking” Khasavyurt “, the agreements signed after the first Chechen war synonymous with” capitulation ”, and even citing a meme dating back to the First World War:“ What is it? Stupidity or betrayal? ‘ Also unleashed were Aram Gabreljanov, creator of the Life.ru portal and president of the board of directors of Izvestia, Anna Shafran, former co-host of the “propagandist” Vladimir Soloviov, as well as well-known pro-Kremlin and pro-conflict Telegram channels relaunched by the director of Rt and Sputnik Margarita Simonjan. “We have to admit that Peskov is unprepared to be the president’s press secretary during hostilities. He has been as effective in peacetime as he is helpless, confused and lost in difficult times! His statements damage the morale of our soldiers! “Wrote Gabreljanov”.
According to Emmanuel Macron the goal for Russia is to declare victory on May 9th. “For Russia – said Macron speaking on RTL radio – May 9 is a national holiday, an important military event and it is almost certain that, for President Putin, May 9 must be a day of victory.” they will concentrate their efforts in the Donbass – continued Macron – we will experience very difficult scenes in the coming weeks “in that region of the east of the country.