President Vladimir Putin is celebrating his 70th birthday today as cracks emerge within the Kremlin. Here's why the day is unlikely to be a very happy one for the Russian leader. 🔗:
Putin is not remotely close to winning the war in Ukraine.Russia has lost more than 60,000 troops in the war, according to Ukraine.
Last month, new car sales in Russia decreased by 59.6 percent compared to the same period last year, before the war.Russian state TV is now describing Putin's so-called"special military operation" as a"war."Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov publicly criticized Russia's top generals.
A regional governor said half of those recruited into the army had been sent home due to wrongful mobilization.Many Russians are breaking their limbs to avoid fighting for Putin.Russia is likely facing"brain drain" and a labor shortage amid the max exodus, a think tank has assessed.The U.S. is expected to include four more High Mobility Artillery Rocket System in its next security assistance package for Ukraine.
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