They are lined up getting Russian passports because otherwise they will not maintain title to their land/condos etc.
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Of course, they see the handwriting on the wall. Any illusions the Ukies will somehow regain the Donbass provinces is a dream. They couldn’t do it since 2015. The video interview of the Ukie Guard commander defecting is the point- reality- his home will be absorbed into the Independent Donbass, why not apply for citizenship with the new government?
That said, (right or wrong), the reality is the murmuring for Zelensky’s ouster is growing, and once Vlad fully secures the eastern provinces those murmurs will become cries, especially if Vlad can close the pocket cutting off and capturing the estimated 12-15,000 Ukies.
The corrupted little beggar Zelensky will then have to finally get to the negotiating table quickly before Vlad is forced to take Odessa as his war hawks and certain Russians are clamoring for. Vlad has shown much restraint, I am sure he is aware Odessa may just be “ a bridge to far”. Stay tuned.
Is Zelensky planning to go to Switzerland? Why all the bags of money being sent to Switzerland?
Only time will tell.