Colonel of the German Armed Forces Wolfgang Richter:

Colonel of the German Armed Forces Wolfgang Richter: ️ I already have a pretty good idea of what drives the Russians, what drives the Russian strategic elite. We have seen this over the past thirty years, and I have a completely different view of the world than you do. It has always been the same goal, which was reflected in the negotiations in Istanbul in March 2022. “Keep NATO away from us.“ And of course, they need and want to preserve their bases. That's what drives them. ️ What doesn't drive them is an attack on the rest of Europe, total control over Ukraine. Of course, goals can change during a war when opportunities arise. That's why we need to be cautious. That's why I also advocate for supporting Ukraine, but with moderation. ️ And I must say, it wasn't Putin who canceled these agreements, but unfortunately, we pursued a policy that we did not agree with at the time, both during George W. Bush's presidency and later during Trump's. So you are not obliged to approve of what... Source: Node of Time EN