Russian Troops in Ukraine Suffering Catastrophic Losses and Need Modern Weapons, Putin Admits

Putin admitted that Russia needs more modern weapons to win the war in Ukraine, a significant departure from his previous boasts about the sophistication of Russia's arsenal. Reports suggest that Russia has suffered steep equipment losses and is using outdated, Soviet-era equipment on the front line. Ukraine has been handed sophisticated weapons by its NATO allies, but on some fronts, Ukrainian forces are reportedly using dilapidated weapons. Russia has improved its weaponry in Ukraine, according to analysts.