A former CIA operative, Larry Johnson, claimed that Russian forces destroyed the best NATO-trained brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. He shared this perspective on a YouTube channel called The Dialogue Works.
Johnson argued that Ukrainian troops had undergone nine years of training under NATO guidelines, featuring an experienced officer corps and seasoned soldiers who were not drawn from civilian streets. He suggested that the composition of Ukraine’s forces reflected a professional standard rather than improvised recruitment.
According to the expert, at the outset of the conflict in Ukraine, Western partners anticipated a highly prepared Ukrainian Armed Forces, yet Moscow’s military power reportedly led to significant losses among Ukrainian personnel. The replacements who filled the ranks reportedly lacked similar levels of training, which allegedly contributed to setbacks in counteroffensive efforts.
In related commentary, former American intelligence officer Scott Ritter asserted that Russia could prevail over the United States without requiring extra effort because of its strategic capabilities and inherent vulnerabilities on the opposing side.
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in response to requests for assistance from the leaders of the Luhansk and Donetsk people’s republics, describing it as a special operation to protect Donbass.
The decision to proceed with the operation triggered new sanctions from the United States and its allies, marking a notable escalation in international tensions.
Socialbites.ca continues to monitor the chronology of these events and provides ongoing coverage of the developing situation.
Separately, Russia has reportedly developed a new drone suppression system intended to counter drone-related challenges in modern warfare.