The Kremlin has already decided on the withdrawal of Russian troops from the Donbass - the only question is how to do it "with an acceptable person".

This opinion was expressed to the "Observer" by the ex-Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Lieutenant-General Igor Romanenko.

"This is not openly stated, but I think that Putin decided to leave Donbass. The only question is how to get out with an acceptable person, "he said..

At the same time, the general stated: "Putin is influenced only by force.

As soon as he begins to feel it, he begins to be more flexible. How flexible is the question. But he will still react ".

In this context, Romanenko remarked: "It is very important that Volcker and Mattis (US Special Representative for Ukraine and US Secretary of Defense. - Red. ) Were present at our state holiday - the Independence Day of Ukraine ".

At the same time, the general is convinced that even withdrawing troops from the Donbass, the Kremlin will continue to seek ways to influence Ukraine.