What Are Pro-kremlin Russians Saying About the ‘loss’ of Kherson?
While some hawks accept the decision to withdraw, others are furious about the Russian military’s defeat. | Despite Moscow’s proclamations that Kherson city would remain part of Russia forever, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has ordered a withdrawal across the Dnieper River, effectively surrendering it to the advancing Ukrainians. ● In a meeting on Wednesday broadcast live on Russian television, General Sergey Surovikin, the commander of Russian troops in Ukraine, told Shoigu it was impossible to keep the city’s supply lines open. However, there may be more than logistical difficulties at play.