"But from the top came the order not to panic and that those above know better," Andrey Gurulyov, a retired major general, said.
  • A Russian lawmaker said Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region didn’t come as a complete surprise.
  • Andrey Gurulyov said the military was warned about the attack a month ago.
  • “But from the top came the order not to panic and that those above know better,” he said.
  • @Olhonestjim@lemmy.worldEnglish
    40•4 months ago

    Best part about this is that for Russia to become competent requires a total 180 of their culture. They need to encourage freedom of thought, questioning authority, and the courage and capability to react independently. Until they become better people, their military and industry will always suck.

    • pancakesEnglish
      12•4 months ago

      The other issue is that a lot of these “better people” left the country ages ago

    • Angry_Autist (he/him)English
      8•4 months ago

      Yeah none of that will ever happen under pooty poot or his lackeys, and I don’t see the people rising up anytime soon.