Retired U.S. General Explains Why Putin's Military Is Crumbling

In this video, we dive into the insights of retired U.S. General David Petraeus on why Russia’s military is on the verge of collapse. Despite starting the Ukraine war with overwhelming force, Russia has been outmaneuvered by Ukraine’s determined and strategic military efforts. General Petraeus explains how Ukraine’s recent invasion of Kursk highlights Russia’s military weaknesses, including the use of inexperienced conscripts and crumbling defenses. Watch as we explore how Ukraine is shifting the war in its favor and the potential downfall of Putin's military.

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[MrNikArt]

Can we please stop convincing the world that everything is ok and russia already lost? The figh is still going and Ukraine still needs support, more than ever.

[JoaoMariaNunes]

if it's ok for Russia to "invite " other countries' troops to Russia, why cant Ukraine do the same thing?

[nostromo]

Russia has always been in a position to end the war. Russia has NEVER been in a position to end the war on its own terms.

[lolitabitanga]

🎉 my prayers for Ukraine..they deserve peace and sovereignty.

[patriot]

Nth Koreans in Ukraine shows how weak Russia is!

[ashcarrier]

It was never that good from Day One. The Russian Army was defeated in the First Chechen War by armed militia.

They had years to analyze what is broke, and to fix it. They didn't.

[metinkalereal]

What if Georgia saw Russia's weakness and decided to do an uprising? Could Russia handle it? Would it have to divert military resources to that country?

[canadian]

I really appreciate your dedication to providing detailed updates on the Ukraine conflict. The thoroughness of your coverage is valuable. However, I've noticed that many videos run over 20 minutes, and I believe some of the core information could be delivered more concisely without losing substance. While I understand longer videos might serve certain purposes (whether for monetization or depth of coverage), reducing repetitive content and lengthy intros could make the information more accessible while maintaining the quality you're known for. This is meant as constructive feedback from a regular viewer who values your work. Keep up the great coverage!

[stevest]

Is it just me or does the narrator keep saying the same thing over and over using different words?

[jtfdan]

watching russian incompetence is like a dream come true

[aerial]

Many thanks for the updates and appreciate your total dedication to providing detailed information on the Ukraine conflict 👍

[ultrajd]

I love the fact that Putin wanted to engage in this operation to basically show the world that Russia is still a global military powerhouse, and quite literally at every turn they have lost. Even when they actually do succeed, militarily speaking it’s always a great cost to their own side. And those times are few and far between. Not only that, but it’s gotten so bad that the Russians have literally had to start getting weapons from Iran and North Korea and not only that but now they even have soldiers from North Korea coming to fight mind you, North Korea hasn’t fought a war since hostilities between their southern neighbor.there’s also the fact that many of them are using this opportunity to defect because you know the Ukrainians actually have food.

[archonjubael]

What a fascinating take. Thanks for the nice production.

[bobfindler]

To me, as an armchair critic from afar, it is evident that the entire Russian military doctrine is not embedded in Tactical Success; as an educated, experienced team effort. Rather it continues to be rooted in a centuries old representation of overt authority first; and always. With consequences. Rooted in the perception of 'strength'; over the results oriented success of actual strength.

The independent capabilities and current awareness knowledge of Russia's front line forces is never encouraged, let alone designated as critical, to any form of success within Russia's military need to represent 'ultimate' authority. This mirage of 'strength' is the primary underlying foundation of the ongoing failure of Russia to competently advance, and hold, with no irrefutable success.

Ukraine, in contrast, has partnered with NATO forces in training. They have indeed learned many western ways of warfare, and priorities, to success. Ukraine's achievements and 'bull headedness', to date, are likely a direct consequence of their NATO training. Supplementing that with Ukraine determination to defend their territory through innovative Ukrainian 'outside the box' ingenuity. As well as their long term awareness of Russian mens rea, over multiple decades of being subordinately part of the USSR. That includes the Russian untrained military mindset, based upon reality; over PR.

The result will continue to be comparatively inconsequential for Russia. On the one hand, they have demonstrably bitten off more than they can chew. On the other hand, the ongoing PR boasts of Putin to 'frighten' and warn NATO are, in themselves, laughable redirects away from tangible reality.

As can be seen in their massive failures in battling Ukraine forces, if Russia EVER actually engaged NATO forces in battle, it is clear they are militarily incapable of anything beyond PR. Putin's lack of contrition based upon reality are not good for Russia's domestic audience. Putin knows this very well.

[oldernu]

Conscripts in a technical war? Also remember that Russian technical schools have diminished in graduates and instruction since 1980's.

[balinlievense]

Do we need a summary of the start of the war at the start of each video?

[pinknineYT]

i feel like ive watched this same video at least 10 times the past month, have of which from this channel

[d-tone]

The title and thumbnail indicated that we would hear from the general himself

[McMoresky]

A lot of Soviet war material was manufactured by Ukraine before the fall of the USSR. That industry is operating at 25% capacity now. If they could rebuild that capacity, they could come out of this as a major arms exporter; they are very inventive and their stuff is field-tested

[johnfaris]

The fact that Russia is stuck in essentially the same position it was two years ago, and that it is bringing up 60 year old tanks to put into service tells us that they are not going to come out ahead in this fight