It seems that every new story that relies on unnamed sources is that the Russians are getting humiliated and slaughtered everywhere. It seems that every verifiable fact (like territory taken / lost) is that Russia is taking major cities after massive casualties on the Ukraine side.
It's almost as if the news is trying to convince us all of something.
If your so smart, why ain’t you rich
Corrolary: If the Russian army is so strong and capable, why can’t it take Eastern Ukraine? If Russian armor is so magnificent, Why was it defeated while trying to take Kiev?