Retired General Warns of Russia’s Ability to Adapt on Battlefield

The Russian military has demonstrated an ability to learn and adapt in its war against Ukraine despite critical observations made about its special military operation, according to a retired Australian Army general. Russia and Ukraine are said to be in the beginning stages of their spring counteroffensives, with the latter reportedly “stealthily” building forces in the northeastern Kharkiv region in anticipation of heavier combat in the Donbas. Ukraine recently received MiG-29 “Fulcrum” fighter jets from Poland and Slovakia. Russian President Vladimir Putin, meanwhile, has flaunted his country’s military capabilities following naval drills that included 25,000 personnel, 89 aircraft and helicopters,…