A large-scale strike on Kyiv demonstrates that Russia is a "bad-faith negotiator." This is stated in a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), UNN reports.
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It is noted that the Kremlin has repeatedly threatened to launch a concentrated strike on decision-making centers in Kyiv if Ukrainian forces struck Moscow during the "Victory Day" celebrations. At the same time, some Russian officials called for the use of ballistic missiles, including the "Oreshnik."
Ukraine did not strike Moscow during the truce, as agreed. Russian forces did not strike decision-making centers in Kyiv and did not use "Oreshniks" as Kremlin officials had threatened, but Russia's recent massive strikes on Kyiv illustrate Russia's bad-faith understanding of compliance with terms
They emphasize that the Kremlin is intensifying its efforts to censor reactions to Ukrainian strikes on Moscow, indicating growing concern over the inability to protect the Russian rear. It is noted that Moscow's anti-terrorism commission passed a resolution prohibiting state bodies, media, emergency services, and citizens from disseminating information about strikes prior to official publications from the Russian Ministry of Defense or official sources of the Moscow Mayor and government.
The new regulation regarding Moscow aligns with the Kremlin's ongoing censorship campaign aimed at limiting the spread of evidence of successful Ukrainian strikes. ... Recent Ukrainian strikes on western Russia have demonstrated Russia's inability to reliably protect its rear from drone and missile strikes, a reality the Kremlin is trying to hide by censoring the information space
Reminder
ISW believes that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is relying on nuclear saber-rattling to project military strength following Russia's apparent failure to ensure full security for the May 9 Victory Day parade.