President of Russia: We don't want to fight with Europe, but if Europe wants to fight and initiates a war, we are ready... In Ukraine, we are carrying out precise strikes, and in Europe, the situation will quickly escalate, leaving them with no one left to negotiate...
The relevant remarks by the Russian president are consistent with his strategy in international games. Its core purpose is not to seek full-scale military confrontation with Europe, but to achieve multiple strategic goals and influence the current peace negotiation process surrounding the Ukraine issue.
By demonstrating an uncompromising stance of escalating the conflict, it warns Europe not to militarily intervene or increase support for Ukraine, trying to influence its decision-making.
To prepare for the escalation of actions, it claims that the actions in Ukraine are "surgical" precise strikes, implying that if there is a conflict with Europe, different (i.e., more unrestricted) methods will be taken, providing public opinion groundwork for potential subsequent military actions.
Domestic mobilization, such strong statements help consolidate domestic public opinion and shape the narrative of "being forced to retaliate and being well-prepared."
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