The incursion serves as a stark reminder that Putin’s grip on power may not be as firm as perceived. And the claims that it is Russians fighting for Ukraine makes it more embarrassing.
Smart emphasized that these incidents underscore the inherent instability within Russia, posing a formidable challenge to Putin’s regime.
“Russians themselves, undoubtedly, recognize that their war against Ukraine made today’s actions justifiable and must be alarmed that their own Russian soldiers cannot defend them because they are busy illegally occupying Ukraine,” Smart claimed.
“Just days before the sham ‘elections’ in Russia, Putin has suffered another humiliation on par with Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin’s attempted coup and the last attempt that Ukraine made to send troops into Russia,” he continued.
“Russia is unstable,” Smart added.
