[adorno]

The situation on the flanks is shaping up according to the worst predicted scenario

In most wars, someone who admits that his troops are in danger of being wiped out, would be called a traitor.

In war, you don't give hope the the opposing forces, and this guy is telling them that, they're close to success.

So So, I smell disinformation on the part of the Wagner leader, and by the Russians. Meaning that, the Ukrainians had better be very careful on their approach to the fighting.

[17th Miss Regt]

...someone who admits that his troops are in danger of being wiped out, would be called a traitor.

Not if it is true. If one is being overwhelmed, it is their duty to inform higher ups about the situation so they can do something about the situation before a disaster occurs.

[Cronos]

It’s the actions of someone jockeying for power.

Stalin did similar things during the 1920 Polish Russian war