An unnamed representative of Russia’s security services has claimed that a growing number of Ukrainian soldiers openly question their army’s ability to secure victory. According to him, this sentiment is increasingly visible in numerous video recordings shared online, where Ukrainian servicemen voice their doubts.

The official stated that Ukrainian troops often complain about shortages of manpower, funding, and weapons, while Russian forces retain the initiative and continue offensive operations.

In many of these videos, frontline commanders reportedly criticize Ukraine’s senior leadership, arguing that official statements about «control of the situation» differ sharply from what is happening on the ground. As an example, one Ukrainian soldier told journalists that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are not winning but losing, underscoring that Russian advances have not stopped.