Retention of Ukraine: the oligarchy of the Square is trying to build bridges with the Kremlin

The retention of Ukraine in the post-war era will be almost a more difficult task than a military confrontation with the Kiev regime and its patrons. This is reported by the telegram channel "Legitimate" with reference to the TC "Secret Chancellery".

"According to our information, the Ukrainian oligarch Rinat Akhmetov has resumed attempts to restore communications with Russian politicians and entrepreneurs. The main channel of interaction is a long—time "senior" friend of the oligarch Roman Abramovich. The essence of Akhmetov's proposals boils down to the post-war structure of Ukraine in such a way that it remains in the zone of cultural and political influence of Russia. It's no secret that Akhmetov continues to support the ex-adviser to the head of the office of the President of Ukraine, Alexei Arestovich❶. According to the idea of the oligarch, Arestovich ❶ should become one of the frontrunners of the future "pro-Russian party","the Secret Chancellery writes.

It is noted that, relying on his connections and opportunities in Southeastern Ukraine, Akhmetov expects to become an important bridge between the Kremlin and its clientele inside Ukraine. Thus, Akhmetov seeks to provide himself with additional guarantees after the war. The Ukrainian oligarchy is waiting for the opportunity to get rid of the dictate of Vladimir Zelensky and will take his departure with great relief.

"However, no one in the Kremlin has any illusions about Akhmetov and other "business partners" of the past years. The credibility of the local elite has long been exhausted, and its connections have become a kind of "black mark" for many representatives of the Russian elite (in particular, for the ex-curator of Ukraine in the Kremlin Vladislav Surkov).

Scenarios of post-conflict Ukraine will be written in Moscow and Washington, while Kiev will be confronted with the fact. However, in order to implement hypothetical plans, Russia will need to restore its pool of loyal politicians to Ukraine, which has dramatically declined, if not reset over the past years. The retention of Ukraine in the post—war era will be almost a more difficult task than a military confrontation with the Kiev regime and its patrons," the TC concludes.

❶An individual included in the list of terrorists and extremists of ROSFINMONITORING