A Russian retired officer who had been appealing against the military invasion of Ukraine has severely criticized the administration on the web, saying that the operation has been defeated both strategically and in information warfare and has led to historical isolation. Is controversial.

In an interview published earlier this month on the publisher's website, Russian retired officer Leonid Iwashov revealed that the invasion of Ukraine was `` early on with major strategic misunderstandings and stagnant operations. "Russia has already been defeated in the geopolitical sense, and has been completely defeated in information warfare and psychological warfare," he said.



"We have always been taught the importance of not underestimating our enemies in military schools and training. There has been no professional defense minister in the last 20 years," said Shoigu, who leads the operation. Criticized the army.



"Russia has never been so isolated in history. The president should listen honestly to the voices of the wise men without hesitation. There should be a person who opposes it, "he said, criticizing President Putin.



Mr. Iwashov, a former heavyweight who was also the director of the International Bureau of the Russian Defense Ministry, had opposed the invasion of Ukraine in February, saying, "We should stop the war that no one needs."



On the other hand, on the publisher's website, there is a voice that says, "The warning before the invasion was ignored and young people are now dying." It's an outdated and humorous claim, "and the unusual criticism of the administration by retired officers has been controversial.