Tue, 21-Oct-2025

On live television, Russia’s military chief admits that the war has failed, as Putin’s grip on the army ebbs

Russia's military chief

Igor Girkin, a Russian military commander also known by his military alias Igor Strelkov, has admitted that Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine has backfired. The army veteran and former FSB officer confirmed on Russian television that Ukraine has been successful in launching a counter-offensive against Russia. Mr Girkin was a key figure in the 2014 … Read more