well now, let's see. Putin is the one stating this.
Of course if he said anything to the contrary he would look bad to the Russians he has pressed into military service whether they like it or not.. So, in order to not lose face, the propaganda spiels have to stay positive and of course, the Rooskies are winning huge!
Three cheers for Pooty Poot. Barf, Barf, Barf....
Invades another country and feels great that all the deaths he is responsible for are well worth his ego trip...
This is the problem with dictators.. They never see themselves or the damage and suffering they cause to other people and worse, neither do they care.
Someone, anyone, please, get a rope...