Moscow not in position to wage years-long war war - Feygin 

He said this on Espreso TV.

“It is very interesting how Moscow behaves. Along with public rhetoric about peace: “we want it - they don't want it.” Lavrov, Putin, and all lower-ranking officials repeat this. No one believes the Russians. The West reacts to this as a deception. This is an attempt by Russia to stall for time, to win additional opportunities related to obtaining weapons on the side. To try to diplomatically delay the moment of making certain decisions, for example, the decision on the tribunal in the UN General Assembly,” Feygin emphasized.

The oppositionist also added that Moscow understands that decisions are being made that will have consequences for Russia.

“These include sanctions, persecution, and restrictions of all kinds. Moscow is trying to win a position on several boards. At least at the start of these games, it is trying to delay the most negative consequences for itself. But this is done out of desperation. Perhaps Moscow is not in a position where it can afford to wage war for years. I am more inclined to this. Or there was a suggestion from China that in the twenty-first century everyone wants to end the war. So, Putin and his entourage, you should come to some kind of decision. Because otherwise, you will simply lose. Russia will lose, and your territory, your interests, and your zone of influence may go to completely different players,” Feygin emphasized.

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