Former top officials say Putin being misled about progress of war as Russian advances in Ukraine slow
Russian forces continue to make small gains in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region. However, former top officials and experts suggest Vladimir Putin is receiving inaccurate reports regarding battlefield progress. The Russian military is currently attempting to encircle Lyman and the city of Kostyantynivka.
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New reports indicate a discrepancy between actual battlefield progress and the information reaching the Russian presidency.
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Former Officials Claim Putin Misled as Russian Advances Slow
confidence 80%Russian forces continue to make small gains in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region. However, former top officials and experts suggest Vladimir Putin is receiving inaccurate reports regarding battlefield progress. The Russian military is currently attempting to encircle Lyman and the city of Kostyantynivka.
What's confirmed:
- Russia is making incremental advances in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine.
- Russian forces are working to encircle the cities of Lyman and Kostyantynivka.
Still unconfirmed:
- Ukraine is menacing Moscow and choking Crimea.