Posted on 01/14/2024 1:37:09 PM PST by marcusmaximus
Russian-state television pundit Aleksandr Sytin recently warned that life "keeps getting worse" in Russia amid its war with Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, claiming to seek the "denazification" of the Eastern European country's government and hoping for a quick victory. Nearly two years later, Ukraine's stronger-than-anticipated defense effort has blocked Russian advances, and both sides continue fighting for control of eastern Ukrainian territory.
The Russian military has faced myriad challenges amid the conflict, including troubles recruiting and maintaining well-trained, disciplined troops. Military analysts have noted that Putin's troops lack motivation, and questions about the treatment of troops have been raised after a video emerged online appearing to show soldiers being thrown into a pit for refusing to fight.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsweek.com ...
Don’t forget that famous quote in Trump’s “Art Of the Deal.” “Eggs and water pipes are bad, very very bad. So sad!”
“You are so consumed with hatred for Russia (to the point it is creepy)”
Are not you the individual that proclaims “Death to Ukraine!”
on a regular basis?
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