In a rare public criticism of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarinuk warned on state television that the situation would only get worse.
“Let’s not take intelligence calming,” Khodarnuk said of the Russian version, “because sometimes information is spread about the moral or psychological collapse of the Ukrainian armed forces, as if they are approaching a mental crisis or division. None of this is close to reality.” 60 minutes.
He added: “Let’s look at this situation from our overall strategic position.” Let’s not fire missiles at Finland – that sounds ridiculous. The biggest problem in our military and political situation is that we are in a perfect situation. “Geopolitical isolation … and the whole world is against us – even if we do not want to.” In acknowledgment of it.
“Given that European aid will be fully operational and that one million Ukrainian armed forces could join the battle, we must see the reality of the near future and take it into account in our operational and strategic calculations,” he said. “Things will get worse for us, frankly.”
Source: Lebanon Debate