Putin's Generals "Are Lying To Him As Russia Is Losing To Ukraine"

In preparation for today's telephone call between Presidents Trump and Putin, reports from western intelligence sources are circulating that Putin believes he can launch new offensives and take all of the partially controlled Ukrainian oblasts he wants by the end of the year because his generals are lying to him about the state of the war and of his military's ability to prosecute it.

The reports reveal that the intransigent behavior of his representatives in Istanbul and the 'completely unreasonable demands' he is making are driven by 'overly optimistic' reports on his forces' performance which run counter to the actual situation on the ground. The Russians have failed to achieve any of their stated objectives in the last year, such gains as they make are considered 'incremental' or strategically insignificant and Ukrainian drones, as well as the increase in domestically produced armaments - which have reduced Ukraine's dependence on the US - have leveled Russia's once formidable advantages. In effect, he has no idea his forces are losing because his generals fear what would happen to them if they were to tell him the truth. This oblviousness may now work to Ukraine's advantage as Putin proceeds with plans that are no longer grounded in reality. JL

Dave Burke and Anthony Orrico report in The Express:

According to Western intelligence, Putin may believe he is on the winning side due to his generals presenting him with an overly "optimistic" picture of the war's progress. Putin maintains a belief in his victory and demands "completely unreasonable" conditions for the cessation of hostilities. Yet, expert analysis suggests that Putin's actual territorial gains are only "incremental" as Putin's forces have suffered one million casualties. Moreover, while Russian artillery once outnumbered Ukraine's by up to fifteen times, that advantage is now less than two-to-one. Oil revenues have fallen 'well below' the level required by Putin to sustain his military.

Russia has reportedly incurred approximately a million casualties since launching its invasion of Ukraine, leaving Russian President Vladimir Putin oblivious to the full extent of the losses his troops are facing.

According to Western intelligence, Putin may believe he is on the winning side due to his generals presenting him with an overly "optimistic" picture of the war's progress. The civilian economy in Russia is showing strain after three years of conflict, with oil revenues falling "well below" the levels required by Putin to sustain his military endeavors, say experts.  

Russia has reportedly incurred approximately a million casualties since launching its invasion of Ukraine, leaving Russian President Vladimir Putin oblivious to the full extent of the losses his troops are facing.

This news arrives amidst growing concern over Putin's potential planning for a renewed assault on Ukraine, evidenced by the most intense drone strikes seen since 2022's large-scale invasion began. And Putin's dark expansion plans for the future have been revealed.

Despite widespread economic hardship among Russian citizens, Putin maintains a belief in his victory and demands "completely unreasonable" conditions for the cessation of hostilities, according to intelligence officials.

 

Yet, expert analysis suggests that Putin's actual territorial gains are only "incremental" as Putin's forces have likely suffered one million casualties, including deceased and injured soldiers, over the past three years.

Western nations are keen to implement additional measures to slash Kremlin's oil and gas revenues, which serve as the primary source of tax income. With an inflation rate exceeding 10% last month(APR), Russian citizens are facing increasing hardships.

However, Putin remains unyielding. On Saturday night, Russia launched its most severe drone attack on Ukraine since the invasion began in 2022, deploying 273 explosive drones and decoys.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was present at Pope Leo XIV's inauguration on Sunday, where he met US Vice President JD Vance.