Ukrainian intelligence outlines Kremlin’s three main fears
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Russia faces three major fears that the Kremlin sees as its greatest threats. These are challenges to the stability of the regime and the potential breakup of the country, stated Major General Vadym Skibitskyi, Deputy Chief of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence.
Skibitskyi emphasized that Russia takes a pragmatic approach to its strategic planning.
"The potential military conflicts that it sees in the scenarios of the development of events are possible, according to their own documents, on the borders of the Russian Federation. The Russian leadership fears several key factors, which they consider serious challenges and threats,” he said.
He identified three main fears of Russia. The first, according to Skibitskyi, is regime destabilization and the change of power. The second is destabilization within Russia, because, as the deputy chief of the intelligence emphasized, it is a large territory and a multinational country.
"The third challenge is to prevent the split or collapse of Russia, that is, to preserve it as it is. And they perceive these threats as external, both in the informational and military aspects. That’s why they oppose Ukraine’s NATO membership, as they see it as a real threat to their territorial integrity," explained Skibitskyi.
He also stressed that Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence is fully aware of these fears and takes them into account in its operations.
What else is Russia afraid of
Last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned Russian President Vladimir Putin's greatest fear. According to the Ukrainian leader, his greatest fear is the loss of power.
Earlier this month, Zelenskyy also outlined what must be done to stop Russia.
He noted that Russia rejected a US proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine and continues its daily terror campaign against Ukrainians simply because it fears no consequences.
