The Daily Populous

Russia has said it will drastically cut military activity near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and around Chernihiv - a pledge dismissed by Western officials as likely an attempt to "play for time".

Those territorial negotiations could be split off for a later date, dependent on the outcome of more immediate peace talks.

But the withdrawals around Kyiv and Chernihiv have been noted by the Ukrainians, said the general staff of the country's military. »

Trapped in an emotional and ideological bubble, the argument runs, Russian President Vladimir Putin made several basic strategic blunders.

And now an angry, wounded bear is stuck in a quagmire, lashing out in frustration instead of rationally reversing course.

The United States is used to thinking of itself as the alpha military power, attacking and conquering and controlling the action. »

Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday accused the U.S. of attacking the country's critical infrastructure and network systems in a massive cyberattack, claims the U.S. government has called false and part of Russia's disinformation campaign.

"An army of cyber mercenaries is waging war against us, facing specific combat missions, often bordering on open terrorism," the ministry alleged.

"No one should have any doubts: the cyber aggression unleashed against Russia will lead to grave consequences for its instigators and perpetrators.". »

State senator Bruce Bostelman, a conservative Republican, repeated the false claim during a public, televised debate on a bill intended to help school children who have behavioral problems.

“And now schools are wanting to put litter boxes in the schools for these children to use.

The claim was debunked by the district’s superintendent, who issued a statement that said there had “never been litter boxes within MPS schools”. »