Putin's War Rhetoric: A Desperate Attempt to Rally Support Amid Losses in Ukraine The recent exchange between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his top general, Valery Gerasimov, has exposed the Kremlin's tactics in justifying its continued involvement in the conflict with Ukraine.
As Moscow faces setbacks on the battlefield and growing economic woes at home, Putin is resorting to a familiar narrative: blaming NATO for Russia's failures.
The conversation between Putin and Gerasimov appears to have been staged, with both men peddling misinformation about Russian gains in Ukraine.