Geopolitics
Former Intelligence Official Claims Half of Ukrainian Army Killed or Wounded
Judging Freedom
Ray McGovern Predicts What Happens to Putin Next
What was said
"The war of attrition, wearing them down, wearing them down, is going splendidly, okay? Half the Ukrainian army has been killed or wounded."
A guest with apparent intelligence or military background claims that Ukraine has lost half its army to casualties, describing Russia's attrition strategy as proceeding successfully. The speaker suggests internal Russian debate between continuing the grinding approach versus a potential escalation to reach the Dnieper River before F-16s arrive. This assessment contradicts Western public narratives about the war's progress.
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- Judging Freedom
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- Ray McGovern Predicts What Happens to Putin Next
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