Uh, the Russians took 17-20% of Ukrainian territory very quickly, which was their objective (protection of Donbass Russians). They have been achieving their other objectives quite handily (destruction of Ukrainian military potential and eradication of the Nazi elements). Why do critics always try to score the Russians according to their fantasy of what their objectives are, instead of by what the Russians declare to be their objectives? Another objective was to keep Russian casualties to a minimum, which they have done (the Ukr-Russia kill ratio is about 7-8 to 1). It takes more time, but time is for free. The Ukrainians are running out of cannon fodder, cannon ammo, and cannons...and they are now running out of time.
I wont argue your stats, but countries that are meeting their objectives in a war typically don't have uprisings among their armed forces, mercenary or otherwise, nor feel the need to fake an uprising (depending on how you see that little escapade).
It wasn't an uprising, except in the western press. It was a peaceful demonstration, until the Russian forces acted rashly, then the whole thing spontaneously ceased. PMC Wagner will largely be relocated to Belarus, but some remain in the Donbass. Some 30 top Wagner people including Prigozhin had a 3-hour interview with Putin to explain their complaints and criticisms about how the war is being handled on the front. 3 hours...no journalist gets that kind of attention.
So, back to the objectives. It would help if you weaned yourself from the western media, who are all in bed with Ukraine, a proven liar and purveyor of hoaxes.
Uh, the Russians took 17-20% of Ukrainian territory very quickly, which was their objective (protection of Donbass Russians). They have been achieving their other objectives quite handily (destruction of Ukrainian military potential and eradication of the Nazi elements). Why do critics always try to score the Russians according to their fantasy of what their objectives are, instead of by what the Russians declare to be their objectives? Another objective was to keep Russian casualties to a minimum, which they have done (the Ukr-Russia kill ratio is about 7-8 to 1). It takes more time, but time is for free. The Ukrainians are running out of cannon fodder, cannon ammo, and cannons...and they are now running out of time.
I wont argue your stats, but countries that are meeting their objectives in a war typically don't have uprisings among their armed forces, mercenary or otherwise, nor feel the need to fake an uprising (depending on how you see that little escapade).
It wasn't an uprising, except in the western press. It was a peaceful demonstration, until the Russian forces acted rashly, then the whole thing spontaneously ceased. PMC Wagner will largely be relocated to Belarus, but some remain in the Donbass. Some 30 top Wagner people including Prigozhin had a 3-hour interview with Putin to explain their complaints and criticisms about how the war is being handled on the front. 3 hours...no journalist gets that kind of attention.
So, back to the objectives. It would help if you weaned yourself from the western media, who are all in bed with Ukraine, a proven liar and purveyor of hoaxes.