Putin wants to be "whitewashed" for retreat in Kharkiv
The Russian Defense Ministry initially planned to explain the retreat from the Kharkov region by saying that Russian forces were withdrawing to regroup. But this position has faced criticism.
American Institute reports this for the Study of War experts.
Kremlin officials and propagandists are actively discussing the reasons for Russia's defeat in the Kharkiv region. This differs from previous reports of exaggerated or fake Russian army successes with little detail.
The Russian Defense Ministry initially planned to explain the retreat from the Kharkiv region by saying that Russian forces were withdrawing to regroup. But this position has faced criticism.
As a result, they want to blame insufficiently informed military advisers from Putin's entourage for the loss of almost the entire Kharkiv region.
Artur Zayonts specialises in news from the frontline. A historian by education, Arthur has always sought to bring depth and context to his journalistic work.
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