Putin's attempts to present Russia as 'leader of non-Western world' are futile

Leading Western media regularly report on disagreements between the allies and the Ukrainian government, as well as within the allies themselves, over the definition of Ukrainian victory – and thus the goals of the war, and, accordingly, the types, scope, and pace of assistance.

However, observers themselves point out that issues of such complexity as supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia are never without debate. In order to speed up these discussions and accelerate the provision of weapons to Ukraine for the offensive and liberation of territories (as victories are the best motivation for further assistance), the Ukrainian government should take fairly simple and logical steps.

Do not allow even a hint that the principles of democracy and the rule of law may be violated in Ukraine (attempts to hide such things make no sense in the information age of the 21st century).

Not to break, but to strengthen unity, not to impede, but to facilitate all possible political, economic and social contacts of Ukrainians with allies, as well as 'third countries' that are trying to find their benefits 'outside the battle.' No government can handle these issues on its own, so it should not even try.

“Strengthen unity by facilitating, not hindering, all possible political, economic, and social contacts between Ukrainians and their allies, as well as 'third countries' that are trying to find their own benefits 'outside the battle.' No government can handle these issues on its own, so it should not even try.”

Not to conceal, not to replace with fake cases, but to investigate on the merits and to correct the problems of corruption, abuse and inefficiency, especially in the Armed Forces and their provision.

The combination of these things will significantly strengthen the argumentation of our friends and leave no chance for skeptics.

After all, as British columnist Timothy Ash recently noted, time is not really working for Putin. Unless Ukraine's allies delay. We have the greatest interest in ensuring that such a delay has no chance. Especially when both the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the battlefield and sanctions in the economy are bringing victory ever closer.

“Time is not really working for Putin. Unless Ukraine's allies delay. We are most interested in ensuring that such a delay has no chance. Especially when both the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the battlefield and sanctions in the economy are bringing victory closer and closer.”

1. In 2022, the number of Russian companies under sanctions almost doubled from 1,600 to 2,900.

The Central Bank of Russia notes that under such conditions, Russian exports may lose competitiveness and decline even if supplies are reoriented to friendly countries.

2. One third (33.3%) of the electricity generated in Germany in 2022 came from coal-fired power plants.

Germany's coal-fired generation is supplied with its own resources, and this has become a significant factor in reducing the country's dependence on Russian gas.

“It is in vain that Putin tries to present Russia as a 'leader of the non-Western world' – these countries do not need a 'leader'; and their own interests dictate the need to continue relations with the civilized world, not with a bankrupt bandit.”

3. The Indian authorities decided not to violate the sanctions imposed on Russia, in particular the ceiling on Russian oil prices at USD 60.

Officials in the Indian government have asked banks and traders to adhere to the current restrictions.

It is in vain that Putin tries to present Russia as a 'leader of the non-Western world' - these countries do not need a 'leader', and their own interests dictate the need to continue relations with the civilized world, not with a bankrupt bandit.

4. Meanwhile, the United States has imposed sanctions on a number of Chinese companies that support Iran's UAV program.

While large countries are deciding what will be more profitable in trade, their businessmen are being helped to find the right answer.

5. The sharp drop in export revenues of oil companies has provoked a record 5-year price increase in the Russian gasoline market.

The price of Regular-92 has jumped by 48% since mid-January. Premium-95 gasoline began to rise rapidly in February. In just over a month, its price rose by 36%.

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About the author. Rostyslav Pavlenko, Ukrainian politician, political scientist, political strategist, and lecturer. Member of Parliament of Ukraine of the IX convocation.

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