Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is aware that the decision to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 was a mistake, but he is not willing to admit it.
At the same time, the head of the Kremlin believes he is prevailing in a war of attrition and can continue the conflict without making concessions.
This assessment was provided by former Russian prime minister Mikhail Kasyanov in an interview with AFP. The publication followed Kasyanov's speech at a conference in Paris, organized by the Russie-Libertes association for Russians in exile who oppose Putin.
At the same time, the head of the Kremlin believes he is prevailing in a war of attrition and can continue the conflict without making concessions.
This assessment was provided by former Russian prime minister Mikhail Kasyanov in an interview with AFP. The publication followed Kasyanov's speech at a conference in Paris, organized by the Russie-Libertes association for Russians in exile who oppose Putin.