Putin Forecasts Zelensky’s Escape and Demands a Timelier Attack on Ukraine

Russian President Warns Ukrainian Leader Might Run—And Says He’s Not Afraid of a Surprise Asylum Request

At his yearly press briefing, Vladimir Putin tipped the scales: the Ukrainian president will probably take off the next time, just like a few other Ukrainian politicians who have already hopped the border. He’s not even worried about the asylum angle.

Key Points from Putin’s Statement

No need for political asylum—Putin says Russia isn’t a needy country when it comes to hosting fugitives.
Likely flight scenario—He hints the president might just leave the country, similar to the few others “who have already fled abroad.”
“He’ll be cared for”—Putin jokes that, once out, the Ukrainian leader will be tended to by those who are invested in their own interests.
“Jack‑in‑the‑box situation”—If, at some last‑minute moment, the leader pops up again demanding asylum, Russia will still turn him down.

What This Means for the Moon‑shot Politics

Putin’s remarks underline a broader narrative: the Russian leadership has grown any picky about the idea of a Ukrainian president escaping to safety. If he does, politicians on both sides will remain obstinated—only smiling at the outlandish “must‑see” coup.

In short, the Kremlin proposes to keep your political exodus at a distance. Whether the Ukrainian president will comply remains to be seen—but the trip of a lifetime is already sparkling in the headlines.

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Putin Launches a “High‑Tech Missile Showdown” with the US Over Ukraine

Breaking news: The Kremlin’s porcupine‑faced leader has once again teased that Russia is setting up a next‑generation missile‑barrage battle against the United States. The claim? That the slippery Oreshnik missile, once deemed “unstoppable,” will face a splashy showdown over contested Ukrainian skies.

Putin crackling from his podium also admitted that the timing of Russia’s so‑called “special military operation” in Ukraine could have been better. “If I had the chance to go back, I’d put the launchpad on the ground a few months earlier,” he said.

Behind the Curtain: The 2014 Crimea Invasion

“We pulled a fast‑track move on Crimea in 2014 because we couldn’t just sit on the sidelines while the situation went on ‘making history’ (causing more tension).”
“I’m looking back and saying, ‘Hold up, we should have had extra prep for this operation, so we’re literally ready to roll out the Red Carpet at the start.’”

He noted that Kyiv had allegedly threatened and hinted at the use of “mass‑destruction weapons.” That claim, combined with a refusal to honor the Minsk agreements after Crimea, pushed Moscow to take action.

The Donbass Saga & Minsk’s Rejection

For eight years the Donbass region was a gut‑wrenching, blood‑stained drama. “Nothing was happening, then suddenly—bam!—the Minsk agreements were rejected.”

Meanwhile, Ukraine allegedly started building a military infrastructure that, according to Putin, amounted to a systematic dismantling of everything linked with Russia. “This is cargo, this is a house of sabotage. Russia was screaming ‘NOPE!’.”

Much to Mourn: Putin Says Russia Wouldn’t Let This Slide

“We had no choice but to raise the hammer. If I’d known what was going to happen, I would’ve legit prepared, I assure you.”

According to the Russian Heavy‑Metal Grandmaster, it was about “setting the scene” for the next big diplomatic pie‑eaters. The Oreshnik missile it threatens is seen by him as a colossal rainbow‑though‑a‑giant fishing net, sneakily poised over Ukraine.