The ignominious flight of the occupiers (aiming at " The Institute for the Study of War writes about the change in his intentions..

Previously, Putin took the opportunity in March 2014 to deliver the Crimean Speech, in which he announced the illegal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol..

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He probably envisioned a similar outcome in early spring, but postponed the appeal indefinitely, likely due to the failures of the Russian army, his announced annexation of territories not in control of Russian troops, and public dissatisfaction with the mobilization.

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Perhaps the Kremlin is still waiting and hoping to deliver a grand victory speech in 2023, or is postponing the moment when it has to admit that Russia cannot achieve its oft-repeated goals in Ukraine..

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They shot in the back of the head and tried to burn the bodies: we recall the situation near Kyiv only 8 months ago.