The Russian Army's Struggles in the Invasion: Debunking the Incompetence Narrative

Underestimating Russia's Military Might

Russia has long been underestimated by Western Europe and the US when it comes to its military capabilities. The Russian army has a history of being able to generate a strong military force, capable of causing significant death and destruction. However, the situation has changed over the past few months, leading to a different portrayal of Russia's capabilities in the media.

Many people who claim that the media's portrayal of Russia's incompetence is propaganda have not read beyond the headlines. They fail to understand the complexities of warfare and the challenges faced by the Russian army in reaching their operational goals during the invasion. The analogy of a professional featherweight fighter facing off against an amateur heavyweight can help explain the difference in technique and mass.

While invasion may be relatively easy, winning the invasion is a different story, as seen in the case of Ukraine. The Russian army faced difficulties in reaching their operational goals, resulting in a high number of casualties. This underperformance in the first year of the war contributed to the initial narrative of incompetence in the media.

It is true that Russia may be using outdated tanks, but they are still capable of causing significant damage. The media's portrayal of the Russian army's incompetence in the past was filled with propaganda and sensational stories. The media's role is often to sell what people want to believe, rather than informing them.

Politicians and their cronies needed people to believe the incompetence narrative to divert funds for personal gain. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in billions of dollars disappearing into a black hole. The media's job is to get people to watch commercials, not necessarily to inform them accurately.

Western media's portrayal of Russia's limited resources was exaggerated. The media's sensational stories and blatant inaccuracies were evident by analyzing military positioning on live war maps. People believed the propaganda because they wanted to, as it fit their preconceived notions and biases.

However, the changing narrative now portrays Russia as a threat to Western Europe. The realization that Russia is not going to lose the conflict has led to a shift in the media's portrayal. The politicians and media needed people to believe the incompetence narrative to justify pouring more money into the conflict.

The media's portrayal of the Russian army's incompetence during the invasion was filled with propaganda and sensationalism. The Russian army's struggles in reaching their operational goals should not be underestimated, as they are still capable of causing significant death and destruction. It is important to look beyond the headlines and analyze the complexities of warfare before forming judgments.