Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly instructed Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to halt the ongoing military offensive against Ukraine by October, as revealed by sources within the Kremlin, as per the analysts from the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
Insiders suggest that Shoigu has been given until the beginning of October 2023 to improve the situation on the frontlines, put an end to the offensive against Ukraine, and regain the strategic initiative for Russian forces. The recent escalation of Russian military actions against Ukraine may be linked to this deadline.
The analysts commented that if the insider's information proves accurate, it would indicate that Russian military leaders are resorting to aggressive counter-attacks to salvage Russia's military objectives, even at the expense of escalating the conflict.
They further noted that they had previously observed instances where Russia's Defense Ministry intensified efforts to replace commanders who were perceived as jeopardizing Putin's support. Those who criticized the pursuit of unattainable military goals, which could lead to significant losses among Russian forces, faced strong criticism within the military hierarchy.
One of the most recent developments on the topic includes hackers, likely operating in the interests of Ukraine, breaching the "Sirena-Travel" database containing passenger information from Russian airlines.
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