@KyivIndependent: Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu falsely characterizes Russian offensive operations in Ukraine as “active defense” in order to “temper expectations” about his military’s ability to meet objectives, the Institute for the Study of War said in its latest report on Dec. 2.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu falsely characterizes Russian offensive operations in Ukraine as “active defense” in order to “temper expectations” about his military’s ability to meet objectives, the Institute for the Study of War said in its latest report on Dec. 2.

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) December 2, 2023