The latest update on the goals of the "special operation", announced by Putin on 30 June, significantly corrects the previous plans ... announced by Putin himself
"Denazification” and “demilitarization” were left far behind. Apparently, the only goal is "to liberate the Donbas". But then, seemingly incidentally, he adds "creation of conditions that would guarantee the security of Russia itself”. And here lies this uncertainty. This has been done on purpose. This is not just Putin's pretext. He leaves an element of uncertainty as to how Russia should achieve these goals that would "guarantee security”.
