The European Commission expects an increase in Russian attacks on the eve of the presidential elections in Russia

The European Commission expects an increase in Russian attacks/Collage 24 Channel (Photo of the European Commission and Russian Media)

Elections in Russia are scheduled for March 17, 2024. The European Commission said that Russia may intensify attacks on Ukraine before the presidential elections.

This was stated by the European Commission Speaker for Foreign Affairs and Security Peter Stano, reports a correspondent 24 Channel in Brussels.

In Brussels they believe that Putin’s actions demonstrate his determination to continue illegal aggression against Ukraine. In particular, on the eve of the Russian presidential elections, the results of which are already known to everyone.

Still no peaceful efforts from the Russian side or signs of peace efforts on the Russian side were not credible. In fact, he does not strive for peace. And we announced on the eve of the presidential campaign, which was appointed this spring, and that the results, I think, have already been determined,” Stano said.

The European Commission supports the peace formula of the President of Ukraine, although they note that Putin is not ready for peace. The EC says that the Russian dictator will intensify attacks before the elections. against Ukraine, Putin showed this at Christmas or New Year's holidays, and he shows it daily with his escalation, deployment of weapons, deployment of drones, missiles, attacks on more and more civilian infrastructure, civilian targets,” he said.