[BiglyCommentary]

FAIL. He said it on RUSSIAN TV. So who reported what he said there is irrelevant.

[mac_truck]

If anything allowing a retired Colonel to rant like that on television demonstrates that dissenting opinions ARE given a platform in Russia.

[woodpusher]

Here ya go. He even alleged that Ukraine had the advantage. Ukraine is winning!

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/russian-military-analyst-reveals-reality-of-ukraine-war_uk_62836164e4b050d951965417

Russia’s propaganda machine faltered this week after a military analyst broke ranks and admitted the war was not going to plan – and that Ukraine has the advantage.

Yes, following the overwhelming Ukraine victory at Mariupol, they are now working on another victory celebration following another evacuation in buses with the letter Z on them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSkOIx2_oMg

Russian Ops in Ukraine: Ukraine is Blocking Own Ports, Losing Ground in Donbas

The New Atlas
May 24, 2022

Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for May 24, 2022:

1. Russian forces continue gaining ground in Donbas;
2. Ukrainian forces are at critical risk of complete encirclement;
3. Russian assault of Lyman begins;
4. Ukrainian ports are blocked by Ukrainian sea mines, Pentagon admits;
5. Western heavy weapons have little impact;
6. West discussions on sending additional heavy weapons are unrealistic;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-szfBJAOSI

Ukraine War: The desperate fight for Severodonetsk under siege

Sky News
May 24, 2022
7m:00s

Sky's Alex Crawford sees first hand the desperation of people living in the war-torn city of Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hD1mNrY6R4

Kim Iversen: Piss-Poor Ukraine War Reporting INSULTS American’s Intelligence

The Hill
13m:23s