Dmitri Kuznets News Today

As they ramp up attacks on occupied Crimea, Ukrainian forces are repeatedly targeting the fleet based there, a key to Russia’s attacks deep into Ukraine and its blockade of Ukrainian ports.

Russia seeks more troops.

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The Russian military still suffers from poor communication, coordination and leadership, but most of all, analysts say, from a morale-sapping lack of accountability.

With a Ukrainian offensive looming, explosions in Crimea and inside Russia have rattled Moscow, sparking bureaucratic infighting among military commanders.

The leader of Wagner appears to have backed down from his latest criticism of Russia’s senior command. But his vitriolic remarks suggested more discord in Russia’s war effort.

The Wagner mercenary group chief accused Russia’s top brass of treason in a fight over scarce ammunition and other resources as the war enters its second year.

In a statement announcing the general’s new appointment, Russia’s defense ministry hinted at a renewed campaign in Ukraine.

In a statement announcing the general’s new appointment, Russia’s defense ministry hinted at a renewed campaign in Ukraine.

Nodding to criticism that his army lacked the basic necessities to wage war, the Russian leader said his government was providing “everything that the army asks for.’’