According to Ukrainian military intelligence, Russia is trying to split the country in two after failing to conquer the whole country during its military offensive.
According to Sky News, the defense intelligence chief of Ukraine said on Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to create a situation like North and South Korea in the country.
After World War II, Korea was divided into two countries, the Soviet-backed North Korea and the US-backed South Korea.
Budanov said that Ukraine believes that Putin wants to seize the east and south of the country. Budanov said that the strategy involves building a land corridor between the east and the peninsula.
Budanov said that Putin would draw a line between that area and the rest of the country.
The Mariupol area is a major obstacle to this strategy because of the fierce resistance Russian troops face.
The news of Russian officials signaling this week that the country has moved the goalposts for its invasion of Ukraine was reported by Insider.
The main objectives of the first stage have been accomplished. The combat potential of the armed forces of Ukraine has been reduced, which makes it possible to focus on the main goal of liberation of Donbas.
Russia appears to have scaled back its invasion of Ukraine after being met with strong resistance. It claims to be focusing on the liberation of Donbas.
The Luhansk region is part of the Donbas region.
On Sunday, the leader of the Russia-backed Luhansk People's Republic called for a referendum on joining Russia. Russia has supported the rebels in Luhansk.
On the eve of the invasion of Ukraine, Russia was criticized for recognizing Luhansk and Donetsk as independent states.
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