Putin wants to continue the war: in ISW ​​told why the army of the Russian Federation intends to blow up the Kakhovsk hydroelectric power station

The new report states that the Russian command forms a well -armed detachment in order to cover the grouping that retreats to the left bank of the Dnieper. "Russian officials keep caution in whether Russian President Vladimir Putin was given an order to withdraw troops from Kherson, and probably continue to prepare the information space for this," the report reads.

Analysts also stated that the army of the Russian Federation would most likely try to blow up the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station. In this way, she will cover her departure from the right bank of the Dnieper. In the very underblows, to blame Ukraine. "In Russia, however, there is every reason to try to cover their retreating troops, and to expand the Dnieper River, which Ukrainian troops will need to be crossed to continue the counter-offensive.

Any statements that Russian troops will not undermine the dam because Crimea, absurd, " - said analysts. In addition, ISW is convinced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing conditions for the war to last. It does not seem to be interested in the negotiation process with Kiev.

"The information conditions set by the Kremlin to withdraw troops from Kherson, preparation for the breakthrough of the dam, preparation for additional mobilization and conscription for military service - all this indicates that Putin is not looking for a way out of the war in the near future," the report reads. Earlier, Focus reported that the neighboring countries of Ukraine are preparing for nuclear blow from Russia.

In many countries of Eastern and Central Europe, shelters are preparing in case Russia still decides to stroke in Ukraine or a terrorist attack at a nuclear facility. It is also reported that the US and Russian defense ministers have been talked to for the first time in a few months. Journalists write that the heads of defense agencies of the two countries discussed the situation in Eastern Europe and Ukraine in particular. Previous calls to Moscow from the US was ignored.