Putin’s friend Medvedev threatens the Russian tank industry with punishing Stalin

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Concerns over major offensive in Ukraine: Russia has no tanks Former President Medvedev has already threatened the industry with Stalin-style punishment.

MOSCOW – High losses have consequences: In Russia, panic over the impending defeat of the war in Ukraine is clearly growing. The Kremlin fears that it may not be able to deal with an immediate major offensive by Ukrainian troops. People close to President Vladimir Putin are “deeply concerned” about the impact of the new attacks, writes the US think tank “Institute for the Study of War” (ISW) in a newly published analysis. Slow production of the domestic arms industry appears to be a major problem.

Ukraine War: Dmitry Medvedev Warns Russia’s Civil Servants Against Attack

According to the ISW report, former President Dmitry Medvedev has already drawn attention to the explosive situation of Russian public servants. He was quoted from the meeting as saying that Kiev was preparing an offensive in the Ukraine war and that Russia should prepare for it. However, the warning said the attacks could come at a time before Russia ramps up its military capabilities.

Over the past few weeks and months, Russia has significantly stepped up its offensive in the Ukraine war — but without any real success worth mentioning. The troops suffered heavy losses, especially around the Bagmut area. According to unconfirmed reports, the attackers claimed up to 500 soldiers died per day.

Heavy losses and no tanks: Russia’s war of aggression stalled around Bagmut

According to British intelligence, the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine has now stopped. “This is primarily the result of significant losses suffered by Russian forces,” the British Ministry of Defense said on Saturday (March 25).

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Russia’s focus is now on the town of Avdiyvka further south and on the front near Kreminna and Svadov, north of Pakmut. The Russians wanted to stabilize the front line there, it was said. It indicates that Russian troops are generally shifting themselves to the defensive after attempts at a major offensive failed to produce “conclusive results” since January.

Ancient tanks from the museum: Russia currently has a supply problem in the war in Ukraine

The problem, however, is that there is a shortage of supplies, both in terms of soldiers and weapons. The Kremlin is making an even more aggressive effort to recruit new recruits for the Ukraine war — including front-line bonuses. When it comes to tanks, Putin’s forces should already be deployed Access the ancient tanks from the museum.

The problems in the Kremlin are not hidden. Medvedev, now deputy chairman of the National Security Council and a friend of Putin, continues to send threats to the West, increasing pressure on arms manufacturers. In front of representatives of a National Munitions Commission, he called for a greater pace of production – while threatening industrialists.

Stalin’s quote: Medvedev threatens the arms industry with consequences

In a self-released video, he sits at a long table in front of the crowd and reads from a telegram that Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin once sent to his arms manufacturers. “If in a few days it turns out that you are violating your duty to the motherland, I will begin to beat you like criminals,” Medvedev quoted from a 1941 letter: “Comrades, I want you to listen and remember. The words of the Generalissimo.”

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But the Russian arms industry may have a little more leeway. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed reports of a possible Ukrainian counterattack. “You’re not that far this time,” he said in his video message Friday evening. Kiev is still waiting for critical Western weapons, including tanks, artillery and the MLRS multiple rocket launcher artillery system. However, he did not say when delivery is expected from the US. (jkf/dpa)

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