Author: News Desk

For so long, Russia has used the strength of its military to bully and intimidate – but the invasion of Ukraine has left many asking questions. There’s no doubt Russia didn’t expect the will of the Ukrainians – they’re fighting like heroes to protect their country, but what has come as a bigger surprise – the Russian military really isn’t as good as we’ve been made to believe.

VICE says Western military observers are shocked at how badly Russia’s military is doing -. “I think this is why they pivoted so hard toward influence operations”

The Conversation says Ukraine’s invasion shows the world full force of Russia’s new-look military machine – a modernised, professional fighting force.

The New York Times asks why is Putin at war again? Because he keeps winning – saying “the Russian military has repeatedly converted battlefield successes into political victories”.

SLATE says the Russian military is bogged down in Ukraine. In part due to the valiant resistance of Ukraine’s army. But it’s also due to the fact that the Russian army just isn’t very good.

The Independent says the allies fear Putin will turn to ‘indiscriminate’ attacks after dozens killed by suspected cluster bombs.

Metro focuses on the civilian death toll in Ukraine, reporting on the death of one of the youngest victims so far.

The Guardian says that Russia’s continuing attacks on Ukrainian cities defy sanctions and peace talks.

The Daily Express describes Vladimir Putin’s attacks on children in Ukraine as “monstrous” and says the “heartbreaking image” exposes “the brutal reality of Putin’s senseless war”.

The Daily Mirror describes the Russian president as a “coward who kills little girls in slippers and unicorn pyjamas”.