Russian offensive is ‘a complete failure,' Putin's Army makes 'grinding progress' in Bakhmut

“By any metric, Russia has struggled on the battlefield.”

Russia’s spring offensive is ‘a complete failure,’ says Sean Bell, retired Air Vice Marshall.

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[VoidAspect]

We're not tired of supporting Ukraine, some might be and I encourage them to consider the costs of any kind of war less than total victory for Ukraine. 🇬🇧 Stands with 🇺🇦

[spacecadet]

The thing is, Ukraine defeating Russia is the cheapest option for the USA if they actually do want to defeat Putin and make Russia a civilised country.

[govinda]

John is one of the best interviewers on Times Radio. No jibber jabber just the precise questions.

[by]

If this war is unwinnable for Ukraine and they do agree to cede land to Russia, all sanctions should remain in place until all of Ukraine's land is restored to its rightful owner.

[Epaminondas]

I have big problems with these assertions. I feel that:
This war is Ukraine’s to win, provided we don’t let them down with supplies.
I am not running out of patience with Ukraine.
Not one to discuss over a bottle of wine.
🇬🇧

[larsrons]

The russian army has proved to be the most incompetent in the world. They are just a very large army.
Meanwhile we will not stop supporting Ukraine 100%. Slava Ukraini! Heroyam Slava! Stay safe! Stay sane! 🌻💙💛🌻

[WHS_reviews]

Military analysists? Only only military idiots say that the war can't be won. With enough military support to Ukraine ruzzia can only lose. The problem is the reticence in giving enough of what is needed, e.g. long range himars rockets. Further you cannot give a bully what he wants as that just means another similar situation elsewhere at another time, so the goal for NATO has to be to support until ruzzia is defeated, and don't remove sanctions until the war criminals are delivered, and reparation payments are made.

[foilhat]

I'm not sure I'd call it a complete failure. Russia learned at Vulhedar to not drive down the middle of the road into the same minefield over and over for no good reason.

[deliafamatigan]

We will stand with Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine and Ukrainian soldiers. Glory to God in the highest. Praying for victory of Ukraine. From United States of America.

[lqr]

6:06 "Most western analysts believe this is an unwinnable war for Ukraine." It depends on the level of aide, though, doesn't it. Heretofore, NATO had huge stocks of tanks, say, to fight Russian tanks if need be. But we found Russia's tank supply was far smaller and in worse condition than thought and Ukraine's destroyed hundreds of them to. WE DON'T NEED AS MANY TANKS AS WE THOUGHT, CLEARLY! The US probably needs a brand new tank anyway, so why not give Ukraine literally 1000 Abrams? Why aren't there 4500 Ukrainians in tank school in the US?

[hormunculus]

Can you imagine during WW2 the UK or Russia saying they were losing patience with this German war?? 😂😅😂❤

[peterdilworth]

Time for UA to show what a real offensive looks like

[julianvandercook]

Ukraine was supposed to fall in 72 hours according to “experts” 12 months ago. No one ever asks “What will happen if Ukraine is too successful”?

[barryc]

The view that Crimea should probably not be taken back by Ukraine differs to the view that Ben Hodges gives. However, I think Crimea should be turned into a headache for Russia tying up many of its troops and resources, while at the same time the threat of counter invasion deters Russian investment and exploitation. Where I do differ is the fact that Crimea is Ukrainian and not Russian. I therefore tend to side with Ben Hodges on this issue.

[billyponsonby]

How many Air Vice Marshals do we need? Apparently one each for every C17 and A400M aircraft the RAF operates and x3 for all the retired ones.

[sciencelad]

Sean, mine is a very big family extending from the nuclear powered aircraft carriers to other military branches, to inside the Pentagon, and other relatives from the political far right to the far left and they (we) all share a common thread…our support for Ukraine is unwavering, no matter what. This extends far beyond money or politics. If Russia wins this war, or if Russia retains even a square inch of Ukrainian territory, we might as well dissolve our political institutions and our entire military forces along with our NATO membership and go live under any authoritarian regime that wants to replace all our values accumulated and fought for since our foundation. No, my friend, you are wrong. We will not let that happen, if that is what Ukraine wants. We simply can’t afford to let them down.

[bakimc]

Basically, it doesn't matter who says what, what really matters is what happens on the field 😃

[paulsutton]

A lot of these "British nationals" in Sudan, seem to me to be Sudanese who have acquired British passports. And not from me, I might add.

[landrum]

With all due respect to Sean Bell's experience and service, Ukraine is in the early stages of its counter offensive and Russian defensive resolve is low. If Ukraine progresses toward Melitopol or gains a foothold in Crimea with significant speed, armor and firepower, russian forces defend weaker than expected and will withdraw or surrender en masse. Mr Bell is, imo, not giving enough credit to Ukrainian will and resolve and too much to the Russians. These are perceptions among analysts that over and over have proven erroneous in this conflict.

[dpelpal]

From *"Kyiv in three dayyyys!* to...."grinding progress in Bakhmut" 😂