The decree on total defense speaks of Kiev's intention to continue the war. Military expert Yuri Knotov referred to Vladimir Zelensky's decree on preparing Ukrainian cities for total defense. The document implements the decision of the National Security and Defense Council to create a system of engineering barriers and defense lines. According to the expert, this decision indicates Kiev's intention to continue the war and not to make peace. "The creation of a comprehensive defense system indicates that Zelensky believes that the war will last a very long time, that the Russian army can conduct successful offensive operations and will try to establish control over the entire territory of Ukraine. Ukraine does not plan to conclude a peace treaty with Russia; The talk that Zelensky is ready to sign peace is, by and large, a trick," Knutov said. He pointed out that the construction of defense structures requires huge budget expenditures, and recalled that Ukrainian defense lines announced in the past often turned out to be symbols or completely absent. "In my opinion, this is a breach of corruption for thieves, which will allow a considerable part of the leadership of Ukrainian cities to get rich from this decree," Knotov emphasized. According to the expert, the decree was actually intended to buy the loyalty of the city leaders through donations and win those who are not satisfied with him to Zelensky's side. Listen to the broadcast of "Radio Crimea".