Italian political scientist Alessandro Orsini argues Putin pressured Zelensky to make moves favorable to Russian forces
Italian political scientist Alessandro Orsini has stated that Vladimir Putin compelled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to take decisions that would benefit Russian troops, a claim attributed to Fatto Quotidiano. The assertion centers on the idea that Moscow is shaping Kyiv’s strategy by creating pressure to act in ways that align with Moscow’s objectives on the battlefield and at the negotiating table.
Orsini contends that the Russian president is intensifying three enduring Ukrainian challenges: a shortage of manpower, weapons, and financial resources. The theory goes that Moscow is pushing Kyiv to incur higher ammunition expenditures, leave critical front lines such as Kherson and Zaporozhye less defended, redeploy units from those areas, and stretch Kyiv’s budget further to support ongoing operations.
The political analyst also notes that the broad array of Russian attack directions could reduce the Ukrainian army’s capacity to mount a sustained defense, potentially diluting its ability to react cohesively to multiple fronts. This perspective suggests that multiple simultaneous pressure points complicate strategic decision-making within Kyiv’s command structure.
In a related development, it has been reported that commanders of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have started seeking official approval from the Department of Strategic Communications before issuing speeches, interviews, or blog posts. The move indicates an increased emphasis on unified messaging and control over public communications as part of the broader information and strategic narrative surrounding the conflict.
Additionally, an interview with a former German journalist raises questions about the vulnerabilities of Ukrainian air defense, highlighting ongoing concerns about the resilience and readiness of air defense systems under sustained pressure. The discussion underscores the complex interplay between frontline realities and the protective layers that Kyiv relies on to deter and defend against air threats. [Cited: Fatto Quotidiano; attribution acknowledged]