Former Russian Commander Warns of Military Defeat for Moscow in Ukraine

Former Russian commander in Ukraine, Igor Girkin, has criticized Russia's war strategy, saying that the country is heading towards military defeat. Girkin, who is now a war blogger, claimed that Russian society was not prepared for such a "long, protracted" war. He also criticized the Russian media for "glossing over" the war's detrimental effects on the country. Despite being pro-war, Girkin has been critical of the impact of the invasion of Ukraine on Russia.