Russian dictator Vladimir Putin arrived in the temporarily occupied Crimea, and then also reached Mariupol. All this may be connected with the upcoming counter-offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

This was told to Channel 24 by the head of the Center for Military Legal Research, military expert Alexander Musienko. According to him, the real Vladimir Putin could come to Crimea. And already in Mariupol, most likely, there was his double. After all, the dictator will not dare to come to the place where “pop” occurs from time to time.

Why Putin came to the occupied territories of Ukraine

As Musienko noted, the criminal always returns to the scene of the crime. In addition, the situation in the Crimea is now quite difficult. There should be preparations for the tourist season, but dugouts are being dug in anticipation of a counteroffensive.

Putin's visit to Mariupol is another cynical act. It is literally “dancing on the bones.” Moreover, recently there was the anniversary of the Russian strike on the Drama Theater, where women and children were hiding. Putin's visit to the city can also be associated with the upcoming counteroffensive.

Why Putin came to the occupied territories: watch the video

It seems to me that all this is happening in anticipation of the counter-offensive actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. On the one hand, Mariupol, and on the other, Crimea. He was on his way to check on the progress of the work; see what the situation is with local occupiers. Putin wanted to show that his hand seemed to be on the pulse of events, Musienko believes.

Putin arrived in the occupied territories of Ukraine: briefly

• As you know, March 18 marked the 9th anniversary of the start of the so-called “referendum” in Crimea. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin arrived on the island that day.
• As early as March 19, Russian media began to report that Putin allegedly flew by helicopter to Mariupol, which had been destroyed by the invaders. He traveled to several parts of the city.
• Political consultant Mikhail Sheitelman is convinced that after his visit to the occupied territories, Putin has become a legitimate military target for Ukraine.