—”ThePentagon has acknowledged the fall of Artymovsk ( Russian for Bakmut) is the beginning of the end”—
What did they say, post the link for us.
. MARK MILLEY put Washington-Kyiv relations in tough spot after comments last week that the winter fighting pause could open the door to peace talks with Russia. The Biden administration has since mobilized to deliver a clear message to Ukraine: Milley didn’t say what we really think….
….. The scramble follows comments last week by Milley, the Joint Chiefs chair. The four-star general said during an appearance at the Economic Club of New York that a victory by Ukraine may not be achieved militarily, and that winter may provide an opportunity to begin negotiations with Russi…..
You can find a copy of his entire speech on the internet, of course the Biden war cheerleaders were quick to say he “ didn’t mean” negotiations, and their damage control efforts went into full overdrive.
The Pentagon knows exactly the Ukies are spent, and many junior level officers say Milley meant exactly what he said, time to negotiate.