Andriy Yusov, a representative of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, said in an interview with UPthat the forecasts made by Kyrylo Budanov were just a possible scenario.
According to him, Budanov voiced just possible scenarios. However, the plans may eventually change.
"We are talking about scenarios. This is not kind of a tear-off calendar on the wall. Adjustments are made. But the general situation and general assessment remain unchanged: Ukraine will definitely return Crimea. And in this situation, Budanov's words will definitely be prophetic," Yusov noted.
He did not announce new approximate dates, referring to the need to keep quiet, but hinted that "it will be warm" when the time comes. It is also impossible to claim that we are talking about the summer since the "warmth" itself can be in the fall as well. So his statement should not be taken as a new promise to "enter Crimea in the summer".
Andrii Yusov also added that the increase in the number of explosions in Crimea is a demonstration for the occupiers that they are there not forever. According to him, many of the occupiers are already ready to flee at any moment, and their families have already been moved to safer places. Panic moods are also observed among the russian military, but "no one is interested in their opinion [in russia itself]".
