{"id":1925794,"date":"2023-05-06T16:27:21","date_gmt":"2023-05-06T20:27:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russias-new-look-army-is-gone-after-just-a-year-of-war\/"},"modified":"2023-05-06T16:31:45","modified_gmt":"2023-05-06T20:31:45","slug":"russias-new-look-army-is-gone-after-just-a-year-of-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russias-new-look-army-is-gone-after-just-a-year-of-war\/","title":{"rendered":"Russia&#8217;s revamped army disappeared in just one year of conflict."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frussias-new-look-army-is-gone-after-just-a-year-of-war%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1925794&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Russia&#8217;s &#8216;New Look&#8217; Army Decimated by War in Ukraine<\/h2>\n<p>Just before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February of last year, the International Institute for Strategic Studies rated Russia&#8217;s military &#8220;far more capable&#8221; than at any time since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The assessment was based on Russia&#8217;s &#8220;New Look&#8221; modernization program that overhauled Russia&#8217;s military structure after its poor performance in Georgia in 2008. However, according to the Pentagon&#8217;s intelligence chief, the war in Ukraine has decimated the supposedly revamped army. &#8220;For the Russian military, 2022 is not a good year. The &#8216;New Look&#8217; army is gone,&#8221; Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier, Defense Intelligence Agency director, told the Senate Armed Services Committee yesterday.<\/p>\n<h3>The Looming Counteroffensive<\/h3>\n<p>Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines described the current fighting in the east around Bakhmut and Avdiivka as a &#8220;brutally grinding war of attrition in which neither military has a definitive advantage, with day-to-day fighting over hundreds of meters.&#8221; Both sides are focusing on preparations for a potential Ukrainian counteroffensive this spring or summer. Russian forces gained less territory in April than during any of the three previous months, as they appear to transition from offensive to defensive operations along the front lines. Ukrainian armed forces are still finalizing the specific priorities, timing, and scale of the offensive.<\/p>\n<h3>A Very Public Spat<\/h3>\n<p>U.S. intelligence confirmed front-line reports that Russian forces are facing significant shortfalls in munitions, which was underscored yesterday in a viral video in which Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner Group mercenary force, rails against the Russian Defense Ministry in a profanity-laced rant about the lack of ammunition. In the video, a visibly angry Prigozhin points to rows of dead soldiers lined up on the ground behind him and says, &#8220;They died today. Their blood is still fresh,&#8221; as the camera pans over the gruesome scene.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prigozhin threatened to pull his Wagner forces out of Bakhmut &#8220;because in the absence of ammunition, they&#8217;re doomed to perish senselessly.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;I declare on behalf of the Wagner fighters, on behalf of the Wagner command, that on May 10, 2023, we are obliged to transfer positions in the settlement of Bakhmut to units of the defense ministry and withdraw the remains of Wagner to logistics camps to lick our wounds,&#8221; Prigozhin said in a statement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The intelligence chiefs said they continue to assess that Russian President Vladimir Putin believes his best bet is to prolong the war as long as possible. &#8220;In my view, we are at a particularly dangerous place with Russia,&#8221; said Berrier. &#8220;Putin is not seeking an off-ramp, and Moscow has asserted publicly that it remains committed to achieving its objectives in Ukraine through military force.<\/p>\n<h2>Former Secretaries of Defense Urge Sen. Tuberville to End Hold on Nominations<\/h2>\n<h3>The letter is signed by Secretaries Mark Esper, Jim Mattis, Chuck Hagel, Robert Gates, Leon Panetta, William Cohen, and William Perry.<\/h3>\n<p>The hold that Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has put on nominations in an attempt to force the Pentagon to end its policy of giving leave and reimbursing travel expenses for abortions \u201cis harming military readiness, risks damaging U.S. national security,\u201d and \u201csends the wrong message to our adversaries and could weaken our deterrence,\u201d according to a letter signed by former Secretaries of Defense.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe appreciate that Senators can have sincere and legitimate concerns about a Pentagon policy, including as it may relate to broader domestic or social issues,\u201d the letter reads. \u201cHowever, we believe placing a hold on all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russias-new-look-army-is-gone-after-just-a-year-of-war\/\" title=\"Russia's revamped army disappeared in just one year of conflict.\">uniformed nominees risks turning military officers<\/a> into political pawns, holding them responsible for a policy decision made by their civilian leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The former secretaries also noted the impact on the families of senior officers, stating that \u201cWe can think of few things as irresponsible and uncaring as harming the families of those who serve our nation in uniform.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>White House Denies US Involvement in Supposed Putin Assassination Attempt<\/h2>\n<p>The White House has rejected the accusation from Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov that Ukraine carried out yesterday\u2019s drone strike on a Kremlin building on orders from the United States. Peskov claimed that \u201cWe know very well that decisions on such actions and such terrorist attacks are made not in Kyiv but in Washington.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI would just tell you Mr. Peskov&#8217;s lying. I mean, that&#8217;s obviously a ludicrous claim,\u201d said National Security Council spokesman John Kirby in response to the accusation. \u201cThe United States had nothing to do with this. We don&#8217;t even know exactly what happened here.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Republican Senators Question Navy\u2019s Use of Drag Queen in Recruitment Program<\/h2>\n<p>Fourteen Republican senators have written to the Navy secretary questioning a TikTok video featuring a sailor who is also a drag queen. The video features Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Kelley, who performs in drag under the name of &#8220;Harpy Daniels&#8221; and who has more than 60,000 followers on TikTok.<\/p>\n<p>The senators wrote, \u201cWhile we understand the importance of social media for modern recruiting, we are concerned about both the promotion of a banned app and behavior that many deem inappropriate in a professional workplace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>They also asked, \u201cDoes the Navy endorse drag shows? Where does the Navy draw the line on promotion of the personal activities of its influencers? Would the Navy enlist burlesque or exotic dancers to reach possible recruits?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At yesterday\u2019s Pentagon briefing, deputy spokeswoman Sabrina Singh referred questions to the Navy but said the Navy \u201cDigital Ambassador\u201d program \u201cwas a pilot outreach effort. It was not a recruiting effort.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Upcoming National Security Events<\/h2>\n<h3>AY | MAY 5<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>9 a.m. 1030 15th St. NW \u2014 Atlantic Council discussion: &#8220;Ideas to Implementation: Priorities for NATO&#8217;s Vilnius Summit,\u201d with Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Arvydas Anusauskas and former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticcouncil.org\/event\/ideas-to-implementation\">https:\/\/www.atlanticcouncil.org\/event\/ideas-to-implementation<\/a><\/li>\n<li>11 a.m. \u2014 Foundation for the Defense of Democracies virtual event: \u201cUkraine\u2019s War of Independence: A Conversation with Amb. Oksana Markarova,\u201d with Clifford May, founder and president, FDD <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdd.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-claims-latest-russian-offensive-in-ukraine-has-backfired\/\" title=\"White House says Russia's recent attack in Ukraine has failed.\">org\/events\/2023\/05\/05\/ukraines-war-<\/a>of-independence&#8221;>https:\/\/www.fdd.org\/events\/2023\/05\/05\/ukraines-war-of-independence<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1:30 p.m. \u2014 U.S. Institute of Peace in-person and virtual event: \u201cHow to Strengthen Security Sector Assistance,\u201d with a panel of experts including retired Lt. Gen. Karl Eikenberry, former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, and William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine and vice president of USIP Russia and Europe Center <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usip.org\/events\/how-strengthen-security-sector-assistance\">https:\/\/www.usip.org\/events\/how-strengthen-security-sector-assistance<\/a><\/li>\n<li>6:30 p.m. Sedona, Arizona \u2014 McCain Institute 2023 Sedona Forum with the theme &#8220;Indispensable Power,&#8221; May 5-6 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mccaininstitute.org\/resources\/events\">https:\/\/www.mccaininstitute.org\/resources\/events<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>WEDNESDAY | MAY 10<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2:30 a.m. EDT Brussels, Belgium \u2014 NATO\u2019s highest military authority, the Military Committee, meets in person at NATO headquarters, with opening remarks by Dutch navy Adm. Rob Bauer, chairman, NATO Military Committee, and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nato.int\/cps\/en\/natohq\/news\">https:\/\/www.nato.int\/cps\/en\/natohq\/news<\/a><\/li>\n<li>10 a.m. \u2014 House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing: &#8220;Modernizing U.S. Arms Exports and a Stronger AUKUS,\u201d with testimony from Jessica Lewis, assistant secretary of state for political-military affairs, and Mara Karlin, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-plans-to-classify-all-of-uap-task-force-ufo-data\/\" title=\"Pentagon Plans to Classify All of UAP Task Force UFO Data\">assistant defense secretary<\/a> for strategies, plans, and capabilities <a href=\"https:\/\/foreignaffairs.house.gov\/hearing\/modernizing-u-s-arms-exports\">https:\/\/foreignaffairs.house.gov\/hearing\/modernizing-u-s-arms-exports<\/a><\/li>\n<li>10 a.m. \u2014 Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies \u201cSchriever Spacepower Series,\u201d with Maj. Gen. Shawn Bratton, commander, Space Training and Readiness Command <a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellaerospacepower.org\/event\/5-10\">https:\/\/mitchellaerospacepower.org\/event\/5-10<\/a><\/li>\n<li>11:30 a.m. EDT Brussels, Belgium \u2014 Press conference with NATO leaders <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nato.int\/cps\/en\/natohq\/news\">https:\/\/www.nato.int\/cps\/en\/natohq\/news<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2 p.m. 310 Cannon \u2014 House Homeland Security Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee hearing: &#8220;Evaluating High-Risk Security Vulnerabilities at our Nation&#8217;s Ports,\u201d with testimony from Rear Adm. Wayne Arguin, assistant Coast Guard commandant for prevention policy, and other experts <a href=\"https:\/\/homeland.house.gov\/\">https:\/\/homeland.house.gov\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2:30 p.m. 1775 Massachusetts Ave. NW \u2014 Brookings Institution in-person\/virtual discussion: \u201cThe U.S. Coast Guard in an increasingly complex world,\u201d with testimony from Adm. Linda Fagan, Coast Guard commandant, and Melanie Sisson, fellow, Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology, Brookings <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.brookings.edu\/register-to-watch-us-coast-guard\">https:\/\/connect.brookings.edu\/register-to-watch-us-coast-guard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>THURSDAY | MAY 11<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>10 a.m. 2154 Rayburn \u2014 House Oversight and Accountability National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing: &#8220;Strengthening the Fleet: Challenges and Solutions in Naval Surface Ship Construction,\u201d with testimony from Rear Adm. Thomas Anderson, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-u-s-navy-makes-history-first-time-refueling-jet-with-unmanned-drone\/\" title=\"WATCH: U.S. Navy Makes History: First Time Refueling Jet With Unmanned Drone\">program executive officer<\/a> for ships, and Rear Adm. Casey Moton, program executive officer for unmanned and small combatants <a href=\"http:\/\/oversight.house.gov\">http:\/\/oversight.house.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>TUESDAY | MAY 23<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>10 a.m. 2118 Rayburn \u2014 House Armed Services Committee full committee markup of H.R. 2670, the &#8220;National Defense Authorization Act for FY2024\u201d <a href=\"http:\/\/www.armedservices.house.gov\">http:\/\/www.armedservices.house.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>WEDNESDAY | MAY 24<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>12 p.m. \u2014 Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress in-person book event: Russia&#8217;s War &#038; The Russian People&#8217;s Understanding of the War In Ukraine, with author Jade McGlynn, research fellow, War Studies Department, King&#8217;s College, London. RSVP: sophie.williams@thepresidency.org<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Quote of the Day<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWe neither encourage nor do we enable Ukraine to strike outside Ukraine&#8217;s borders. \u2026 We do not endorse, we do not encourage, we do not support attacks on individual leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer>National Security Council spokesman John Kirby rejecting Russia\u2019s claim that the United States was behind the drone attack on the Kremlin as \u201cludicrous\u201d<\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Stay informed and engaged with these upcoming national security events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a year of war, Russia\u2019s \u2018New Look\u2019 army is gone \u2018NEW LOOK\u2019 ARMY NO MORE: Just before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February of last year, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, publisher of the authoritative Military Balance, rated Russia\u2019s military \u201cfar more capable\u201d than at any time since the dissolution of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1925795,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[547],"tags":[4367,5237,12162,26033,9987],"class_list":["post-1925794","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-bongino-report","tag-army","tag-conflict","tag-disappeared","tag-revamped","tag-russias"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1925794","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1925794"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1925794\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1925795"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1925794"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1925794"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1925794"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}