Desperate Putin is bending all the rules to feed his war machine | Jason Jay Smart

Putin believes Russia is winning a global war against the West, even as Moscow resorts to arming disabled citizens and bank staff to defend its own skies. ‪@JasonJaySmart‬ breaks down how the Kremlin is attempting to hide its severe 200-soldier-a-day manpower deficit as casualty rates skyrocket. From drone incursions testing NATO airspace to indoctrinated schoolgirls training with assault rifles, Russia’s strategy relies on escalating hybrid warfare to exhaust Western political patience. Meanwhile, pro-Kremlin commentators are beginning to publicly admit defeat on the front lines as economic desperation forces Moscow to beg Beijing for financial lifelines. Read more: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4030575... Video Chapters 0:00 - Manpower Deficit and Frontline Realities 0:27 - Escalating Drone Incursions and Hybrid Warfare 0:57 - Targeting Ukrainian Leadership and Military Struggles 1:27 - Denying Mobilisation Amidst Election Uncertainty 2:25 - Desperate Measures: Arming Disabled Citizens and Bank Staff 3:21 - The Militarisation of Russian Schools and Children 3:54 - Mass Migration and Global Restrictions on Russians 4:28 - Admission of Military Failures by Pro-Kremlin Voices 5:06 - Putin's Long-Term Strategy: Trading Casualties for Political Exhaustion 6:34 - Isolation and Economic Dependence on China and Iran The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_... 👑 For the latest Royal news, subscribe to The Sun's Royal Exclusive YouTube Channel:    / @royalexclusivethesun   Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook:   / thesun   Follow The Sun on TikTok:   / thesun   Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat:   / 1633225139   #ukraine #russia #warzone