Economist Oleg Ustenko warned that as the economy worsens, aggression from Russia may increase. He claims that the Russian regime is trying to change the course of events in response to long-term problems.
The Kremlin sees a 'bitter' future ahead
'They imagine that a bitter path lies ahead of them, and they understand that they will have to go through it.'- noted Ustenko. The expert warns that the Russian leadership plans to change the course of events only in the next two years, reacting to current problems.
Aggression as a means to achieve goals
'The level of aggression will increase along with the worsening economic situation for them. The regime will show greater aggression than we see now.'- warns Ustenko. He believes that the Russian leadership will attempt to alter the course of events in the short term to achieve its goals in the future.
Ustenko emphasized that the increase in Russian aggression could be a direct consequence of the worsening economic state of the country, which prompts the Kremlin's regime to try and change the course of history to achieve its political goals.