Putins Männer träumen davon, sich an der Ukraine zu erfreuen

Submission Statement: “As developments on and off the battlefield appear to favor Moscow, Vladimir Putin’s mouthpieces are talking revealingly about the prospect of a Russian victory, and what would come next.” Kseniya “Kassie” Kirillova discusses the increasingly optimistic rhetoric among Russian propagandists regarding a quick victory in Ukraine, despite independent assessments suggesting that such claims are exaggerated. Following recent military successes in Donetsk and Kharkiv, analysts speculate about Russia’s future ambitions, including potential territorial expansions and closer military cooperation with North Korea. Kirillova cautions that while the Kremlin’s triumphalism may signal aggressive intentions, the reality of the conflict remains complex and costly for both sides, with significant Russian casualties.

…and then the US