The purpose is to create a political environment that would be more conducive to a sustainable peace in the scenario that Russia breaks through the front lines, Ukrainians rise up against Zelensky after he clings to power on legally dubious pretexts, and a new American-installed regime resumes peace talks.
So Russia hopes to have influence with the next Ukrainian government. Imagine that. I'm SO glad my own upright, morally outstanding US government has NEVER done anything to influence the governments of OUR neighbors. Oh wait...
So Russia hopes to have influence with the next Ukrainian government. Imagine that. I'm SO glad my own upright, morally outstanding US government has NEVER done anything to influence the governments of OUR neighbors. Oh wait...