In the past Sep. The Ukrainian army was able to push the Russian army back from the area. and then snatching back the land in a wide area
“The truth is on our side. And the truth is power,” President Vladimir Putin called into a microphone that echoed across Red Square last week. After holding a ceremony to declare the annexation of four Ukrainian regions into Russia
“Victory will be ours,” he declared.
but in the real world The situation was not like that.
Although the Russian leader signed the annexation of Ukrainian territory which the world community sees as unlawful But the Ukrainian army is relentlessly advancing into the territory newly occupied by Russia.
Meanwhile, many Russian men are fleeing the country. to evade being drafted into soldiers to fight in this war
The situation on the battlefield of the Russian army is in dire straits. Now, Putin and his supporters are trying to avoid citing war goals to liberate Ukraine from the new Nazis. and protection of Russian-speaking peoples to go to war to fight the Western world instead
Anton Barbachin, editor of Riddle Russia, a site analyzing the situation in Russia. said of Mr Putin. “He’s in a blind spot. He seems unable to see what is going on.”
This political analyst agrees with many experts that Putin was completely unexpected that the West would strongly support the Ukrainian government. And the Ukrainian army will effectively resist such an invasion of Russia.
As he turns 70 and has ruled Russia for more than 20 years, Putin appears to have become a His absolute dominion has become a deterrent to obtaining accurate intelligence.
Tatiana Stanovaya, head of Russian political analysis organization R.Politik, said of Putin: “You can’t question his ideas.”
“Everyone who works for Mr Putin knows Mr Putin’s thoughts on the world and Ukraine. They know the expectations of the Russian leader well. but cannot present information that contradicts Mr Putin’s vision…”
Even Putin’s goals sounded like illusions. But he didn’t seem to have any plans to give up so easily.
Barbasin, editor of Riddle Russia, pointed out that most of the Russian government’s plans do not appear to have been successful. And it appears Mr Putin has no other backup plans. In addition to moving forward recruits to the front line of battle. And it is hoped that these small forces will prevent Ukraine from advancing further.
mobilization
The announcement of the mobilization of reserve troops to fight in the Ukrainian battle was a significant turning point.
Although many Russians have accepted or even support Putin’s “special military operations” because he still sees it as a distant matter. But when Putin announced last month to mobilize reserves to fight in Ukraine, last Sep. It made them feel the impact of this war directly.
Local politicians have called on as many Russian men to be drafted into the military as possible.
Mr Barbasin pointed out that “This is an important turning point. because for most Russians It just felt like the war had begun a few weeks ago.”
He explained that in the first months of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Most of the casualties on the battlefield were Russians living outside the capital and large cities. But mobilizing reserve forces will change the situation. “Because the coffins will be returned to Moscow and St. Petersburg.”
bad condition
After the official announced the mobilization of reserve troops. Social media forums in Russia have been filled with discussions of the wives and mothers of newly recruited soldiers.
Some people post and the video that these new soldiers took It revealed a terrible condition, including bad food. old weapon and a shortage of basic medical supplies The women discussed the supply of sanitary pads to the new soldiers as a pad in their boots. and tampons for stuffing into wounds to stop bleeding
Roman Starovoyt, governor of the Kusk region, described the condition of several military units: “Extremely bad” to the extent that there is a shortage of military uniforms.
These releases have undermined one of Putin’s proud claims: He has built the Russian army into a professional army of warriors that patriotic citizens want to join.
busy mobilization and the humiliation of the Russian army It is making more famous people criticize Putin’s war.
MP Andrei Kartapolov is the latest person. Last week, he urged the Russian defense ministry to “stop lying” regarding the hardships the military is facing in the battle because “our people are not stupid”.
While Mrs. Margarita Simonyan, editor of the Russian official RT channel It referred to the measures taken by dictator Joseph Stalin to execute “cowardly” and “incompetent” generals.
However, she did not directly question the war. or even to Mr Putin It pointed out that although there is no current anti-war movement in Russia. But the situation might change. If Russia continues to lose and recruit more soldiers to the battlefield
Many Russian men escaped military service by leaving the country through the border with Kazakhstan.
“Holy War” with the West
Even Putin himself recently admitted that The situation in the territory that Russia had just seized from Ukraine was still completely uncontrollable.
But hard efforts have been made to blame Russia’s failure on the “unified” Western support of Ukraine.
Russian media hosts have described the Ukrainian occupation as a means of immense support for Russia in its greater struggle with the West.
“This is our war once morest Satanism,” said one moderator Vladimir Solovyov.
“This is not regarding Ukraine. The goals of the western nations were clear. That is to change the regime. and separating Russia so that Russia does not exist anymore,” he said angrily.
This is the “truth” that Mr Putin believes. And this is due to the weak moment of Russia. is the time of risk
Tatiana Stanovaya of R.Politik pointed out, “This war is an indicator of the existence of Russia. and for Mr Putin Therefore, he must defeat you.”
And “he’s got nuclear weapons,” she said frankly.
As Riddle Russia editor Anton Barbachin said, “I feel that this is what Mr Putin really believes and this is the last establishment of the Russian Empire. And it’s a real war with the western world.”
