To comment on my own link, I still think (per comments elsewhere), that right from the get-go this is a 3-way play orchestrated by Putin to get a strong fight-ready leader on his western flank, and north of Ukraine.

I do not think it has much at all to do with a coup or exile.

[–] Rinox@feddit.it 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Doubt it, any military buildup would be spotted weeks before any possible "surprise offensive" were to take place. It's one of the most monitored borders in the world afterall.

[–] cxtinac@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago

Good point, but Putin plays the long game, I suspect this is strategic manoeuvring for 12-18 months from now.

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