This is Putin's only achievement: what processes in Russia can be triggered by the loss of Crimea

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The presidency of Vladimir Putin is a series of defeats and disasters. The only achievement of the dictator in more than 20 years, Russians consider the capture of the Crimea.

Music critic, journalist, Russian oppositionist Artyom Troitsky told Channel 24 that would mean the loss of the peninsula for the aggressor country and for Putin personally.

“Crimea is, of course, a fetish for Putin. The only trump card he can present to uncritical Russian citizens is the capture of the peninsula” , – Troitsky stated.

What the capture of Crimea means for Putin: watch the video of Channel 24

Among the significant events for Russia, the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi 2014 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. However, these events cannot be classified as “heroic”.

Crimea will be a verdict for Putin

When the Ukrainian military liberates Crimea from Russian occupiers, it will be a death sentence for Putin's government. Not only some “dissidents”, but all ordinary Russians will not survive the loss of the peninsula.

Given the recent events on the occupied peninsula, this is not too long to wait. Soon Crimea will return home to Ukraine.

Ukrainian special operation in Crimea: the main story

• On Independence Day, August 24, Ukrainian intelligence officers carried out a successful operation on the occupied peninsula. The fighters landed near the Cape Tarkhankut area, inflicted losses on the invaders and hung the state flag. The defenders left the Crimea in full force.
• However, this cannot be said about the Russian occupiers, who suffered considerable losses. So, at least 30 enemies were destroyed and four speedboats were damaged.
• Vladimir Zelensky commented on the special operation of Ukrainian soldiers. He said “these are our guys”. At the same time, the president stressed that it was too early to talk about the liberation of Crimea.