Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has been presented to the Russian public in very similar terms: This war was necessary to secure Russia’s future existence, it was well-planned and executed, and it will be won,” said Kremlin propagandists. “The special military operation has completely failed,’ said Igor Girkin, who gained notoriety as one of the main leaders of Russia’s initial efforts in eastern Ukraine back in 2014, said in a video this week. With Russian forces on the retreat, more and more they are accusing the leadership of betraying the troops.Read Long Article
