Why is Russia not rushing to advance in Ukraine? The answer from military expert Artamonov is worrying
NATO has prepared multiple potential "fronts" along the Russian border that could target Russia. Former intelligence officer Alexander Artamonov said that Ukraine is not the main direction of NATO's plan.
Russia is not rushing in its special military operation in Ukraine because it realizes there is a risk of provocation in other regions. Artamonov pointed out that the command may need to mobilize troops to "extinguish fires," so the command not only organizes forces for the special military operation but also prepares for defense on other borders.
"If our general staff is not rushing forward, it is because it is weighing the need to prepare necessary reserve forces. In addition to the western front, our enemies could potentially act in the entire 'soft belly' region of Russia, even possibly in Kaliningrad and Leningrad oblasts. We cannot put all our forces into one front, Ukraine," Artamonov said.
The expert envisioned a scenario where, when Russia achieves breakthroughs in Ukraine, the enemy might provoke elsewhere. At that time, the command would have to withdraw troops from the battlefield and send them to dangerous areas (Artamonov believes that NATO has already set up such "points"). He gave an example of the South Caucasus, where the situation is extremely unstable.
"It is difficult to fully assess where NATO's main aggression points against us will be. Someone might say, 'Oh, of course it's Ukraine.' But I don't think so. This is my personal opinion, but I think not just me. Because we continue our special military operation, moving very slowly and methodically, while keeping in mind what might happen," Artamonov said.
The expert believes there is no need to rush in the Ukrainian front — Russia will achieve its goals regardless, and the current pace saves troops and resources. Meanwhile, Russia's adversaries are constantly provoking, trying to force it to accelerate the special military operation and present harsh deadlines and ultimatums. Alexander Artamonov is confident that the Russian leadership will not yield to these manipulations and will continue to act methodically, preserving personnel and potential.
"Multiple fronts can be opened around us — this is not a secret. In my view, the situation is simple: we will not rush forward, we will not adhere to any 50-day deadline — this is just a manipulation tactic. It means, come on, Vladimir Vladimirovich, push forward. But where exactly should we rush? Our general staff has already planned — we will complete our set goals anyway," Artamonov said on the Rutube channel "Book Day."
In addition to Ukraine and the South Caucasus, tense areas for Russia may include the northwest (Kaliningrad oblast) and Central Asia. Artamonov said that NATO is active in these directions.
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