Russia’s “Civil War” Evaporates as Ukraine’s Offensive Enters Week 4

Update on the conflict in Ukraine for June 25, 2023:

- Ukraine’s offensive enters its 4th week with the line of contact relatively unchanged and having suffered immense losses;

- Western governments and commentators have been increasingly calling for more “wonder weapons” and even Western military intervention as prospects dim for Ukraine;

- The Wagner mutiny in Rostov, southern Russia was an ill-conceived gamble by Wagner’s figurehead Yevgeny Prigozhin;

- The crisis resolved itself within 24 hours with Prigozhin’s exile to Belarus and Wagner forces being fully integrated into the Russian military;

- Ukraine’s offensive potential persists, however, amid a war of attrition, territorial gains at the cost of men and machines brings Ukraine closer to defeat, not victory;

References:

Ukraine’s Offensive

Wall Street Journal - A Wall of Steel’: Ukrainian Troops Face Hard Slog in Offensive’s First Days (June 10, 2023):
TASS - Ukrainian troops understand they don’t stand a chance against Russian forces — Putin (June 21, 2023):
CNN - West to deliver 321 tanks to Ukraine, says diplomat (January 2023):
BBC - Ukraine war: Zelensky admits slow progress but says offensive is not a movie:
CNN - Ukrainian pilots plead for F-16s as they battle Russian air superiority (June 21, 2023):
Politico - U.S.-trained Ukrainian pilot who died in combat had been eager to get back into the fight (June 15, 2023):

Wagner Incident

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty - Russian Military Reportedly Fires On Wagner Forces On Road To Moscow As Armed Insurrection Spreads:
TASS - Russia will defend itself from internal treachery, says Putin:
The Atlantic - Russia Slides Into Civil War:
Reuters - Rebel Russian mercenaries turn back short of Moscow 'to avoid bloodshed':
Al Jazeera - China’s Xi makes first public appearance after ‘coup’ rumours (2022):
CSCE - Decolonizing Russia:
CSCE - About:
Foreign Policy - The West Is Preparing for Russia’s Disintegration (April 2023):
Reportify Media - BREAKING LIVE : Russia Under Attack | Live Coverage Wagner:

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[adilachahbar]

Yesterday Wagner was 200 km from Moscow, today Wagner is 100 km from Kiev

[Larkinchance]

Occupation of Crimea with its 75% Russian population is not essential to the integrity of the Ukrainian state, however,  it is essential to NATO/US because with it goes occupation of the 300 year old Russian naval base at Sevastopol and control of the Black Sea and NATO/US is sacrificing Ukrainian troops to attain this goal.

[mbip]

WEST's hurt just broken in 1000💔parts once they heard Mr. Prigo goes to Belarus.

[India]

From Anne Applebaum to
David Petraeus, and beyond, how did we end up with such conniving, incompetent, and dishonorable officials throughout our government and leadership?
Duty, Honor, Country, my foot!

[linc]

Western trolls fooled by their west media as usual ... 🤣

[csking]

You just brought home to me that China has been the target of continual regime change operations by the US for 70 years now. And yet, it has not fallen or descend into chaos. On the contrary, it has prospered and grown even stronger economically, technologically, politically and militarily. My respect !

[ЗосяЕндрашко]

Now Belorussia has the best ( well prepared, experienced) army in the world

[sleric]

What lesson can be learned from this "civil war"? They have been stressed for a long time in the SMO and this is a normal human reaction. I think Putin has realised this and did not escalate it too much but remained steadfast. i think this was the right decision.

[stanleywong]

What ?? The Challengers are hiding from the challenge ?!

[Papa-Peeps]

Cool, calm and well delivered jouralism AWESOME Brian❤

[LupusInFabula]

Ukraine should consider employing has-been general Patreus since he's so convinced of their abilities.. And knowing his amazing know how and track record, the war could end faster, with Ukranians running just like any other foreign army he trained and equipped

[Luis-jwwx]

Great insight on the front situation and about the Wagner insurrection. Brian accurate like a laser, as always 👍

[krzysztofzegan]

Great plot to relocate Wagners to the border with Poland. Duda will be not happy.

[qxuzjaekquxq_]

One of the best, most calm and collected explanations of what happened during Wagner Weekend. Thank you, Mr. Berletic.

[joedoyle]

Thank you, Brian. Waited a lifetime for this. Cheers from Belfast.

[jeffsartadventure]

Headline: The West is preparing for Russia's disintegration
The West: disintegrates.

[lunablanca]

You're the BEST, Brian! I admire your work, your intelligence and your integrity. Keep doing what you do. The world needs to hear you

[MrDirkles]

Excellent as always. I watch Brian for news and Alex for a light hearted take on the days news.

[mikealait]

the longer the collective west want to prolonging the conflict in Ukraine the more suffering and losses of human life will be.

[rcmrcm]

I enjoy how those American general say when "we fight' . They are always very far away from the front lines even when American soldiers are fighting.