Fear of Assassination Keeps Putin Confined to the Kremlin for Months

Claims About Putin’s Fear and Russia’s Critical Situation

According to ХВИЛЯ: Former British Army Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon has stated that Vladimir Putin avoids leaving the Kremlin for weeks or even months due to fears of being eliminated by Ukrainian forces. Speaking on Times Radio’s Frontline program, he drew a comparison between Putin and Hitler, noting that like the German dictator, the Russian leader attempts to maintain control from a deep bunker while conditions above ground grow increasingly dire.

De Bretton-Gordon cited intelligence from Western officials indicating that Ukraine is capable of striking targets deep inside Russia at distances of up to 1,800 miles. He also pointed to severed logistics routes in Crimea, which he said signal mounting supply issues. The situation on the peninsula has worsened with fuel rationing, leading to queues lasting up to 10 hours and a limit of 20 liters per person.

Economic Strain and Prospects for Peace

Additionally, internet outages have been reported in Moscow and St. Petersburg, fueling discontent among elites. Western financial experts believe Russia’s economy is beginning to crack, while public frustration over the current state of affairs grows. De Bretton-Gordon also mentioned a letter from Volodymyr Zelensky to Putin outlining peace conditions, as well as Ukrainian strikes on oil infrastructure and Baltic Fleet vessels during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

De Bretton-Gordon expressed hope that a ceasefire and peace agreement could be reached within the next six to nine months-one that Zelensky could sign and the Ukrainian people could accept.

These remarks underscore the mounting pressure on the Russian regime amid Ukraine’s military actions and Russia’s economic woes. Fuel rationing and internet blackouts highlight internal challenges that could intensify social unrest and potentially shift the political landscape.

• Prospects for peace negotiations
• Possibility of reaching an agreement

These factors could become key milestones in resolving the conflict, provided both sides can find common ground amid rising tensions.

The escalating tensions have prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to take decisive action, presenting Putin with a set of demands aimed at initiating dialogue. This ultimatum reflects Ukraine's strategic approach amidst the ongoing conflict, as detailed in a recent report. For further insight into Zelensky's proposals and the potential for negotiations, read more about the latest developments in the peace talks.