The BBC’s Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.
The BBC’s Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.
I noticed the lack of tanks and missiles too—it’s like Putin’s trying to downplay the war’s impact on Russia’s military resources.
The fog of war makes it impossible to verify anything coming out of the region. (8fc983)
Maybe the Kremlin is worried about embarrassing breakdowns like last year, or they’re saving the hardware for the front lines.
Every week brings more devastation and no closer to a resolution. (41bcfd)
The international community has a moral obligation to intervene more directly. (086af6)
Without the usual military parade, it feels like they’re admitting the ‘special military operation’ isn’t going as planned.
This has all the hallmarks of a protracted stalemate with no off ramp. (03593c)
The media coverage seems to sanitise what’s actually happening on the ground. (096d3a)