Putin is preparing for a long war in Ukraine, but his surroundings do not believe in victory - Reuters

At the same time, some representatives of the Russian political elite do not believe in the successful offensive of the Russian troops and the victory of Moscow. About it reports Reuters, talking with sources close to the Kremlin. According to journalists, after starting the invasion, Putin wanted to "study" the United States and revive the Soviet Union. However, his hopes for "improving" their reputation in the world have not come true.

"It will be even harder and more expensive for Ukraine and Russia. Economic losses of such a scale do not cost several conquered territories," the interlocutor said. According to him, many Russian elites will develop this point of view, but in public they can not say it because of "fast retribution". "I do not believe in a big offensive or in the possibility of Russia's victory over the whole civilized world," said the second high -ranking source close to the Kremlin.

He believes that Russia is in a disadvantage from the point of view of military technologies and motivation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. However, the war in Ukraine will last for a very long time. "The President believes that he can win in Ukraine. Of course, he cannot lose war. Victory will be behind us," another high -ranking Russian interlocutor said.

We will remind, on February 14 at the Analytical Center for Defense of the UK reported that the war in Ukraine will probably not end in 2023 and will continue in 2024. The event should be prepared for the Armed Forces for a long war with the Russian Federation. To date, both sides have no advantages on the battlefield. On February 1, the head of GUR Kirill Budanov stated that Ukraine should release Crimea by the summer of this year.