’Russia isn’t the threat that we once thought’ | Air Vice Marshal Sean Bell

President Putin has initiated a damage limitation exercise by addressing security forces in Moscow. It is uncertain whether the Russian troops are now more vulnerable to collapse than before the recent events. However, it is anticipated that once Ukraine launches its counter-offensive and commits the majority of its forces, a breakthrough could be decisive and potentially lead to a collapse of the Russian side. Air Vice Marshal Sean Bell discusses the impact of the recent events in Ukraine and the potential for a counter-offensive. He suggests that the alarm created by the March on Moscow would have had little impact on Russian forces currently stationed in Ukraine. The success of mercenary forces deployed by Russia has surpassed that of the Russian army, but their confidence may have been diminished. The frontline Russian troops, while likely to hold their ground, may be affected by the withdrawal of reserve forces. 📻 Listen to Times Radio - 📍 Subscribe to our channel - 🗞 Subscribe to The Times 📲 Get the free Times Radio app