[Cronos]

Apologies — the reason why that statement of yours was false was the “they might send in regular troops”

Firstly - Russia already sent in regular troops and has been sending them since February (the invasion and aim to capture Kyiv was by regular troops)

Secondly - Putin already had a partial mobilization and sent these conscripts to Ukraine.

Thirdly - there is no indication that Prigozhin is willing to give up place in Bakhmut to regular troops - he wants to prove that his Wagner group is better than the army generals.

[Steve Van Doorn]

said, "Russia already sent in regular troops"

i agree with you. Though I did say that.
"I said, "Russia is using primarily mercenary troops in the Ukraine.
Which means those that are not mercenary troops where regular and now conscripted troops.
I try to be careful with my wording. I notice I get into trouble when I make a mistake in my phrasing.