On April 12, RIA Novosti reported that in the past few days, the Russian army launched a fierce offensive on Ukraine.
In the case of the lack of ammunition in the Ukrainian army, Zelensky had no choice but to turn to the United States, Europe and NATO.
According to Putin, Kiev is now finding that Ukraine is no longer capable of defeating Russia, and Ukraine is facing a rather difficult situation.
At the same time, Putin sent a "friendly" signal. Putin said he would invite Lukashenko to be a mediator if it was necessary to start new negotiations.
Here comes the question: when the Russian army is storming the Ukrainian army on the front line, why did Putin throw an olive branch?
One of the main reasons is that Putin believes that the danger is moving closer to Russia. In the event of a total rout in Ukraine, France may really strike. When that time comes, the United States and NATO will not sit idly by.
In order to defeat Russia, NATO has resorted to all means. Britain, France, Germany, Finland, Latvia, and Poland have all started new operations, and Russia has ushered in its darkest moment.
On April 11, according to Agence France-Presse, the French aircraft carrier "Charles de Gaulle" will carry out a military mission in the Mediterranean Sea for up to 15 days. Unlike in the past, this time, the French aircraft carrier will be under NATO command.
French General Maltail stressed that if necessary, the command of the aircraft carrier "Charles de Gaulle" would be returned to France.
AFP believes that the "Charles de Gaulle" aircraft carrier is fighting side by side with NATO, symbolizing that France is fulfilling its promise to "help NATO fight Russia".
Macron also stressed that France will continue to supply weapons to Ukraine.
It should be noted that when the pressure on Ukraine is multiplying, Zelensky's first thought is to ask France for help. Kyiv is asking France for help, in order to buy time for the Ukrainian army to counterattack the Russian army.
Ukraine believes that as long as France can help Ukraine survive 2024 and 2025, Ukraine will be able to counterattack the Russian army.
Compared with the previous "no need for France to send troops", Ukraine's attitude can be said to have changed 180 degrees. This means that Russia's statement that "1,500 French troops will appear in Ukraine in April" may be true.
During this time, France has created many difficulties for Russia, including supplying weapons to Armenia, condemning Russia for wanting to sabotage the Paris Olympics, and emphasizing that ground operations against Russian troops in Ukraine are not ruled out......
Encountering such a hard bone as France, Russia is estimated to have a headache as well.
Britain is also making moves against Russia. The British Ministry of Defense said that it is possible to provide Ukraine with laser weapons, which can have a huge impact on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
The Russian Federal Security Service also revealed that the British special forces are active in Ukraine and also helped the Ukrainian army attack the Russian army. Russia believes that Britain is directly involved in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
As an ally of the United States, Britain's foreign strategy is very simple, and generally "the United States will follow the British to fight whoever the United States hits." Whether it is providing laser weapons to Ukraine or directly helping the Ukrainian army counteroffensive the Russian army, it is challenging Russia's bottom line, and Moscow will never swallow it.
Facts have shown that the United States has indeed made a lot of concessions in order to crush Russia. The most typical is the loosening of restrictions on Germany in the military field. Two years ago, who would have thought that Germany, as a defeated country, would actually be able to send troops to Lithuania? Moreover, it was a long-term garrison.
Germany is preparing to form a new combat force, and there is a possibility that the reserve system will be restored. Germany has stressed the need to "protect NATO territory", even if the result of sanctions against Russia is a lose-lose situation.
A few days ago, Germany also sent warplanes from Latvia, and then intercepted Russian planes. At that time, Russian planes tried to cross the Baltic Sea.
Showing its sword directly in Russia's backyard, Germany's provocation against Russia is self-evident. To some extent, Germany, which has shaken off the shackles of the United States and moved towards a military rise, is more of a headache for Putin than France.
Britain, France and Germany all made moves, and of course Poland, the anti-Russian vanguard, was indispensable.
Late at night on the 10th, when the Russian army launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine, NATO fighters took off urgently, including fighters from Poland.
At that time, Poland stressed that the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces was constantly monitoring the situation.
It will not be easy for Russia to defeat Ukraine, and even if it does, it does not mean that Russia can take it lightly.
From beginning to end, Russia's real opponent is NATO, led by the United States, and a large number of Russian troops are standing still, and it is NATO that is defending.
The real storm may be yet to come, and it is indeed difficult for Russia to use its own strength against the whole of NATO.
Things are like a chess game, and let's see how Putin rises to the challenge.