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According to American journalists, the successes of the Defense Forces of Ukrain...

"Crimea - Key": Putin can be inclined to negotiate after the Armed Forces to Melitopol - The Hill

According to American journalists, the successes of the Defense Forces of Ukraine in the Zaporozhye direction can encourage the Kremlin to begin negotiations. One of the key points that Russian President Vladimir Putin can force to sit at the negotiation table is the Armed Forces to go to the Crimean Peninsula. About it writes the American edition of The Hill.

It should also be noted that in one of the records of the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken with officials, there is a statement that Crimea for Putin is a "red line" that he will not cross. According to journalists, this emphasizes the importance of Crimea in the Russian strategy. According to the publication, in order to truly threaten Crimea and create isolation, Ukrainian forces need to move towards strategically important cities, such as Melitopol, Armenian and Skadovsk.

However, according to the media, undermining the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station complicated the situation. Journalists point out that in the specified area the terrain is swampy and very overgrown. However, such Russian heavy artillery will be less effective there than in the open area. "Creation of bridgeheads equipped with anti-aircraft agents, such as MSRCs, is possible, but the thumping of large heavy equipment will be complicated.

Ponton bridges will be vulnerable to KA-52 helicopters, equipped for tanks, " - the publication reads. Journalists point out that regardless of maneuvers and tactical movements, Putin has always been important to maintain control of Crimea. According to the media, to create the threat of Crimea from Melitopol, it is necessary to first reflect the occupied Tokmak. "It is estimated that there are more than 90,000 military personnel in the area. The Ukrainians are moving slowly.