So, despite the fact that the dwarf ordered not to leave Kherson, which lies entirely on the right bank, most likely they will have to make a "gesture of goodwill" at least in relation to Kherson, which has great symbolic significance. Although in fact the suitcase is without a handle.
Why so, thinks colleague and compatriot Artem Sopov.
Analyzing the recent situation of the invader around Kherson (fire control of crossings by the Ukrainian Armed Forces and holding a pseudo-referendum "on the fly"), I believe that a "gesture of goodwill" may be a likely (!) option.
The Kremlin needs at least some kind of legitimization of "expressions of will" in the eyes of the world.
How can Putin achieve legitimization? There is one option, not 100 percent, because there cannot be such in principle, but at least for the residents of Erefia, dictatorial countries and for "pigeons" from the EU.
But first you need to understand that control over Kherson was never Putin's goal. The strategic goal is puppet leadership of Ukraine and four tactical goals: full control over the territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, a land corridor to Crimea, a land corridor to Transnistria, and water to Crimea. The reach of two - a land corridor and water to the Crimea.
To ensure water supply to the peninsula, the left bank is needed, and Kherson is the right bank. Part of the territories of Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions is necessary to ensure the land corridor.
And now the path of "legitimization" itself. Announcement of results of "referendums".
It is clear that according to the "conclusions" of their "CEC" Donbas will be "in favor" of joining the Russian Federation, it is clear that they will not surrender (until the Armed Forces take over) part of the occupied Zaporozhye - because the "corridor", it is clear that they will not surrender (until the Armed Forces will take away) the main structure of the North Crimean Canal (left bank) - because water. But Kherson (right bank) is not in the scheme.
Therefore, it is quite possible that according to their "CEC" only Kherson will not support joining the Erephy and the Kremlin will make a "gesture of goodwill". And the invaders will leave only where they are "supported". Especially since, according to their "CEC", the Kherson Region votes at this event, not as willingly as others.
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