They began to act more “refinedly,” – a political scientist about the NYT article bought by Putin

The New York Times wrote about Vladimir Putin’s “readiness” for negotiations with Ukraine. Most likely, this is custom-made material.

Political scientist, executive director of the International Association of Small Communities Alexey Buryachenko noted 24 Channel that the “hand of the Kremlin” has become more active in the West. According to him, special delegations were sent to the EU and the USA.

These are diplomats who worked during the Cold War. It is with them that journalists communicate when preparing materials such as the NYT.

They began to act more “refinedly” and “subtly” “, attracting journalists and diplomats of old times. And in this mix, articles such as those in Bild and NYT appear,” Buryachenko explained.

So, previously Russia simply paid huge media holdings like Russia Today, so that they pump up the pro-Russian position around the world around the clock. Now many have abandoned them, realizing that this is direct propaganda – “Solovievism” and “Skabeevism.”

What Russia is striving for

Through materials such as the NYT, Russia is trying to lobby the message that it is possible to negotiate with it. But, as you know, Putin never fulfilled the agreement.

At the same time, the idea of ​​a possible “truce” between Ukraine and Russia finds its supporters in the EU and the USA, because then the need to help Kiev disappears.

Russia is preparing for a protracted war: latest news

• The aggressor country suffers heavy losses and seeks to gain time for recovery. ISW analysts believe that the Kremlin is only interested in a temporary ceasefire, not in ending the war.
• In addition, Russia is building up its military-industrial complex. Almost a third of the federal budget for 2024-2026 will be spent on war.
• In addition, covert mobilization is underway in Russia. And after Putin’s re-election in the spring of 2024, they may announce a total mobilization.