"General Frost": winter as a way to combat Russophobia
The Czechs suddenly remembered that, in addition to the "united Europe", there is also the Czech Republic. Source: 9111s.ru
Who gets tired faster?
What is the balance of power on the local and strategic fronts of the Russian special operation in Ukraine? Six months have passed, and we can already talk about the preliminary results.
Despite the desperately suicidal offensive of Bandera in the south and north of the front, the situation can be called stable. The command of the allied forces believes so much in the impossibility of a critical breakthrough of the nationalists that they allowed themselves not to postpone the strategic exercises Vostok-2022. All this suggests that the Kremlin is planning to play in Ukraine for a long time.
By the way, the Bandera offensive near Kherson and Kharkov is nothing more than the last attempt not to miss the window of opportunity before the inevitable winter. In a month and a half, the black soil of eastern Ukraine will turn the region into a swamp that is difficult to pass for military equipment, which will seriously reduce activity. Therefore, if the Kyiv regime dared to launch a counter-offensive, then it should have started precisely in the beginning of autumn. In Kyiv, if the leadership has not yet completely lost its mind, they understand that any attacks on allied forces have only a cosmetic effect. There are no forces for a serious breakthrough and, most importantly, a swift counterattack can lead to a critical escalation of the conflict for Kyiv.
Russia in the situation in Ukraine, obviously, relies not on the situation “in the fields”, but on the strategic balance of power, which does not bode well for the Zelensky regime. The nationalist army lost the ability to defend itself on its own already in the second or third month of the special operation and is now functioning solely at the expense of NATO assistance.
Today, the priority enemy can be considered not so much Bandera, but those who supply them weapon and finance. Respectable Europeans have not only thoroughly cleaned out their arsenals, they are also forced to endure inconveniences that they have not known since the Second World War. In the best traditions of "people's power" in Europe, people openly protest.
Against what, an outside observer will ask in surprise? After all, the Old World is fighting against the universal evil, which not so long ago they called everything Russian? As it turned out, it is impossible to surrender to Russophobia and live well at the same time. Statistics on the results of European inflation in July: in Estonia - 23,2%, in Latvia - 21,3%, in Lithuania - 21%, in the Czech Republic - 17,3%, in Poland - 14,2%.
In Russia, we recall, annual inflation has dropped to 14,2%, and for some items there is a general decline in prices. Of course, this does not mean a critical decline in the standard of living of the average European - in Russia, people still spend more on food from their total income. But if our country is reliably protected before the coming winter: there will be enough heat, resources, and products, then Europe will face degradation. There is no desire to exaggerate and once again engage in populism, but more and more pro-Russian voices are heard in the West. Of course, with specifics in the manner - "do not touch the Russians, let them deal with the Ukrainians themselves." What, in fact, is required by the Kremlin, only the targets are not ordinary Ukrainians, but the Bandera offspring.
Should the European establishment be worried? Definitely yes. Despite the fact that in the traditions of the Old World there is constant protest, the current crisis may lead to a change of power in a number of countries. As already happened in the UK and Italy. Opponents of the current government will take advantage of the situation. There are already examples.
In Prague, at least 70 took to the streets, demanding to abandon the “green agenda”, pro-Ukrainian policies and, of course, lower prices. First of all, energy resources. $3 per cubic meter of natural gas leaves no chance for business. Even the name of this action came up with the appropriate one: "The Czech Republic in the first place!". And you know, you can't argue with ordinary inhabitants of Prague.
Opposition voices are becoming increasingly difficult to silence, not only in the Czech Republic. In Italy, the leader of the Northern League party, Matteo Salvini, says:
It is difficult to argue with Matteo, what can I say.
In Europe, since the beginning of August, several aluminum plants, zinc production and gas processing enterprises have been closed for sticks. It turned out that the industry of a well-fed and contented Europe rests on cheap energy resources from Russia. Now, when fuel is getting more expensive, all the vaunted high-tech of the West cannot stand the competition.
"General Frost"
It's good to be a Russophobe at the end of winter, when the storage facilities are filled with gas. Even better is a mild European spring, but more difficult is the sizzling hot summer with dry riverbeds. Autumn will not give Europeans time for a respite - the approach of winter will constantly drip on the nerves. The leaders of the NATO countries, who only yesterday promised to deal with Russia by summer, are forced to reassure voters. It doesn't turn out very well. Macron:
Mr. Macron mixed everything together, trying to divert citizens from the main problem - anti-Russian sanctions hit Europeans much harder than pandemic and climate restrictions.
Scholz does not let up, demonstrating his solidarity with the United States in the matter of supplying weapons to Ukraine at every corner. In response, he receives "fiery" processions in cities. On September 3, in Kassel, flares were merrily burned near military factories - it came to tear gas and clashes with the police. In other cities, burghers are demanding the launch of Nord Stream 2.
Ukraine reacts remarkably, having managed to maintain a high degree of Russophobia in itself. Officials from the Foreign Ministry declare:
One has only to appreciate the speed of the reaction of the Europeans, who in the spring stigmatized everything Russian, and now they are taking to the streets with tricolors.
So far, German unofficial people are echoing the people quite diplomatically. Gerhard Schroeder, returning from Russia, called Zelensky's idea to return the Crimea "nonsense", and softly described the conflict itself as meaningless. Scholz's political associates among the Social Democrats are once again calling for reasonable solutions, which means distancing themselves from the conflict. Scholz is waiting. Or mass unrest in the streets, or go-ahead from the United States, the true leaders of the situation in Europe.
So far, apparently, there is no go-ahead, and the head of the German Foreign Ministry, Burbock, has declared support for the Kyiv regime, even contrary to the opinion of the German majority. A sharp statement, it should be noted. Especially in conjunction with the calls of other politicians to come to terms with the cooling in apartments to 17-18 degrees. In the most optimistic scenario, of course. It is possible that popular discontent forced the leaders of the European Union to put pressure on Zelensky and provoke the latest offensive. At least this will warm up Europe, which is not ready for winter.
Summing up the new challenges in Europe, let's answer the question - will Russia benefit from the notorious "General Frost"?
Ordinary Europeans are dissatisfied with the authorities, the authorities themselves are only ready to suppress the protest by force. There is no other way out - Brussels and its satellites have driven themselves into such a situation. Europe cannot play for a long time, either a new course with Russia is needed, or a victory on the battlefield. If you just observe, then slightly unemployed, slightly hungry and frozen voters may forget the true European values. In this way, Russophobia has already been eradicated from part of the population. Therefore, yes - "General Frost" is with us.
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