Zelenskyy reveals reports delivered to Putin – photos
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has posted photos of reports that Russian officials submit to Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin.
Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)
Quote: "Our intelligence agencies reported on the results of their work to assess the internal situation in Russia and obtain documents that end up on the Russian leader's desk.
We understand that Putin rarely receives information that is entirely truthful and unvarnished. But even what he sees in the documents that reach him still allows conclusions to be drawn.
In particular, the so-called 'projected indicators' of Russians' dissatisfaction with Putin will continue to rise steadily, and he is already being conditioned to accept the idea that this growing dissatisfaction cannot be stopped and that this indicator 'will not plateau' by September, when parliamentary elections are scheduled in Russia."
Details: Zelenskyy noted that the reports show a continuing decline in support for Russia's ruling party. The president also said that Putin is being informed about a significant rise in protest sentiment across Russian regions.
Quote: "The entirely justified pressure on Russia over this war will continue and intensify – and it won't be just our pressure. So by September, Putin will be facing significantly worse indicators. Unfortunately, to all the public and non-public peace proposals we have made, the only response has been words about continuing his war.
The internal situation in Russia should convince him of the opposite: that peace is needed. Ukraine is proposing to negotiate a dignified peace. Obviously, the trends will not change, and over time this may mean that an agreement will have to be reached with someone else from Russia – someone who will not shut themselves off from reality."
Background:
- On 4 June, Zelenskyy proposed in an open letter that Putin set a date and meet to end the war. He also called for Europe and the United States to be involved in Russia-Ukraine negotiations.
- Putin later said he had read Zelenskyy's open letter but "sees no point in holding a meeting".
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