Putin’s Next Giant Ukraine Problem: “Fragile Morale”

British Defense Officials Describe “Fragile” Morale Among Russian Soldiers in Ukraine: An intelligence update shared by the British Ministry of Defence on Sunday offered an insight into the state of Russian soldiers’ morale, describing how the Russian government has established brigades specifically tasked with boosting morale among soldiers in Ukraine. 
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“On 14 December, 2022, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced the establishment of two ‘front line creative brigades’ tasked with raising the morale of troops deployed on the ‘special military operation,’” the update reads. 
The claim follows reports from Russian media that actors, circus performers, and opera singers are expected to be deployed to Russian bases in Ukraine with a view to entertai …